Contribution in tutorials with self-evaluative reflection
Assessed across 4 out of 10 seminars. A 40% weighting will be applied to this assessment and combined with the remaining elements of assessment in this subject. (Assessing learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4)

If the mark for contribution in and reflection on seminars is less than 25%, you will be required to re-sit this element with an extended piece of writing and/or oral presentation.

End of course exam
This will be a pre-seen exam. A 60% weighting will be applied to this assessment and combined with the other elements of assessment (Assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3)
If the mark for the end of course written assessment is less than 25%, you will be required to re-sit this element in the same format

- Defining criminal in terms of mens rea and actus reus
- General defences
-Accessorial liability
- Homicide and non-fatal offences against the person
- Theft, fraud and related property offences
- ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998

Whole group active learning sessions-(2 hours per week x 22 weeks = 44 hours).

Small group sessions - working both independently and collaboratively, students will prepare selected topics for discussion as notified. These sessions will encourage participation in a variety of ways, for example, as part of the general group, as an individual presenting a paper and as part of teams of varying sizes. The sessions will develop skills in recognition and selection of appropriate description, explanation and application of rules and principles, including recognition and selection of appropriate solutions to factual scenarios, skills in problem-answering, and will seek to encourage limited critical evaluation in selected areas. (10 hours per Semester = 20 hours).

Directed study and independent learning - this will consist of study to consolidate and develop understanding of aspects of doctrine and theory (introduced in whole group sessions) by reference to self-assessment materials, study and preparation for participation in discussion in small group sessions, directed research and preparation for assessment. (236 hours)

Total learning time = 300 hours

Appropriate texts, journals, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Preparatory whole group session materials.
Computing facilities to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.

Loveless, J, Criminal Law, Text, Cases and Materials, Current Edition, oxford University Press.
Allen M., Textbook on Criminal Law, Current Edition. Oxford University Press.

Card Cross Jones, Criminal Law, Current Edition, Oxford University Press