What can a criminology and criminal justice student do beyond their degree? The module sheds light on answers to this question, and begins by outlining the different roles within the criminal justice system often occupied by those with criminology degrees. It also encourages you to explore more widely the areas in which criminological skills can be useful (including working for third sector organisations, government departments, non-governmental organisations and research institutions). The potential for criminology and criminal justice studies to bring about political change – for example through activism, or to contribute to civic responsibilities, for example via voluntary work – is also be addressed in relation to the concept of public criminology. In the second half of the module, time is also devoted to exploring the working lives of those in different crime-and-criminal-justice-related careers, the key issues confronting different professions, and academic research on criminological and criminal justice roles and occupations.
Workshops 24 hours, Study/Writing Skills Workshops 8 hours
Mock CV and covering letter in response to a job advert (1000 words). Worth 35% of the total marks for the module.
Case study on a field of contemporary criminological / criminal justice related practice (1500 words). Worth 65% of the total marks for the module. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Single instrument: 100% Written Assessment (1500 words)
For reading lists see the detailed module information on moodle.
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Describe a range of roles within, and associated to the criminal justice system, as well as key issues for those occupying such roles
2. Display comprehension of the workings of specific agencies of criminology and criminal justice
3. Illustrate a grasp of the ways in which criminologists work to address crime, criminal behaviour, social problems and individual needs
4. Identify the outcomes of criminal justice, crime prevention and social policy intervention on individuals and communities
5. Interpret the relationship between criminology, criminal justice and political change
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