Module Descriptors
CRIME AND THE CONCEPT OF JUSTICE
LAWS30557
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 3
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details :- Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 will be assessed by :
1 x Case Study (to be completed at home) 50%
1 x Essay (1500 words) 50%
To pass this module students much achieve an overall mark of at least 40%. Students must achieve at least 35% in all assessed elements of this module.
1 x Case Study (to be completed at home) 50%
1 x Essay (1500 words) 50%
To pass this module students much achieve an overall mark of at least 40%. Students must achieve at least 35% in all assessed elements of this module.
Module Indicative Content
This module will run in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. You will be introduced to the elements of a crime and explore the concept of actus reus and mens rea within the context of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. You will then go on to further develop your understanding of these key concepts through the Homocide offences. This module will be studied alongside the appropriate themes of morality and justice. In addition you will develop such skills as reading case law, essay writing and research.
Module Learning Strategies
These Learning Strategies will occupy your time. There are 24 weeks of normal classes including two reading weeks. Lectures provide a basic framework of concepts and principles. Classes will also include interactive learning activities such as group discussion, presentations, tests, video, web-based activities and written formative and summative assessments.
Module Resources
Textbooks, journals, resources packs, videos (available in the law department and the library), and the online databases.
Module Texts
Reed & Fitzpatrick. Criminal Law, 3rd ed. Thomson Sweet & Maxwell