Get ready to dive into the most cutting-edge criminological theories of the late modern period. This course is your chance to explore the dynamic world of criminology, where past and present ideas collide and evolve in response to the massive social changes of the last 30 years. Rather than getting lost in abstract concepts, we'll focus on the real-world issues that spark these ideas and explore how they shape today’s biggest debates. From radical criminology to polarising topics like race, gender, and crime, you’ll engage with the latest discussions and controversies. You'll discover how criminological theories offer tools to address pressing societal challenges, such as the legitimacy of policing and the rise of the victims’ movement. Most importantly, you'll learn how to apply these ideas to make a real difference in promoting social justice and solving complex social problems. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with innovative, critical thinking skills to tackle crime in new and exciting ways, while generating fresh perspectives on how to make society safer and fairer.
Lectures 16, Seminars 16
2000 words Essay at 50%
25min oral exam Viva Voce at 50%- This Assessmnet is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Single instrument: 100% Practical assessment
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Critically and comprehensively engage with the sources of literature about criminological theory, from a range of disciplines, and able to use these materials for research purposes
2. Be able to critically appraise the development of criminological theories in specific historical contexts
3. Systematically and critically evaluate diverse criminological theories and locate them within a wider framework of criminological study
4. Be capable of effectively communicating complex arguments about controversial issues in the field, both orally and in writing, using appropriate academic conventions and formats.
5. Develop research skills necessary for conducting independent research in theoretical criminology, including literature review, theoretical analysis, and hypothesis formulation, and oral communication
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