There are two assessment methods within this module
A one hour multiple choice examination weighted at 30% which will assess Learning Outcome 1, set at the end of Learning Outcome 1. The MCQ will consist of unseen legal and hypothetical scenarios in which students will be asked to answer in regard various elements of criminology.

Assignment 2500 words weighted at 70% which will assess Learning Outcome 2&3.
The assignment will require you to correctly consider different perceptions of criminology and link these to the impact that they can have of the Public Services and the Criminal Justice System in an evaluative manner, illustrating your ability to justify your conclusions.
To successfully complete the assignment you will be required use real life examples and illustrations that you have encountered on your work placement. You will liaise with your tutor in identifying the appropriateness of real life experiences

Students will submit supporting materials that evidence their research for and preparation of the presentation. This element should be fully referenced in the Oscola style.

To pass this module you must achieve a grade of at least 40% in each of the assessed tasks.


Formative
Students will receive formative feedback from peers and tutors during class-based tasks and discussions. They will also receive formative feedback regarding the assignment during personal tutorials.

Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to gather information within your placement elements. Gaining information about the above indicative content will ensure that you are able to put the theoretical knowledge into practice or gather the information in a constructive way allowing you to develop this information to ensure your progression.

Specific contact with Victim Support will ensure that your understanding considers a variety of impacts and some of the practices that have been put in place to help support this area of law and to consider individuals not just the act they commit.

Criminology takes the study of crime beyond 'thinking' about it to a more scientific level. In doing so it crosses the boundaries of many disciplines including law, psychology, philosophy, sociology and social policy. The discipline of criminology is large and therefore when you study on this module you will focus on a number of issues which reflect a balance of themes within the discipline as a whole. For this reason, within this module you will be concentrating on the legal element of criminology, specifically:
- The Nature and Extent of Crime
- Social Dimensions of Crime and Justice
- Criminal Justice Structures and Processes
Within these areas the specific topics you will be studying are as follows:
- the extent of crime
- the causes of crime
- crime and mental illness
- victimology
- gender and crime
- race and crime
- the birth of the prison
- current issues in imprisonment
- crime prevention
A consideration of the above elements will allow you to understand the importance of your role within the services and the impact that your behaviour can have on all involved.

1. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE MAIN TOPICS COVERED BY THE STUDY OF CRIMINOLOGY
Knowledge & Understanding

2. ILLUSTRATE YOUR ABILITY TO SYNTHESISE ARGUMENTS DRAWN FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES IN A SPECIFIED AREA OF CRIMINOLOGY
Analysis
Application
Reflection

3. EVALUATE THE CAUSE AND EFFECT OF CRIME ON SOCIETY AND THE IMPACT IT HAS ON THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND THE PUBLIC SERVICES
Analysis
Enquiry
Problem Solving

Whole Group sessions: a weekly lecture, (1.5hours * 24 weeks) introducing and defining basic ideas and concepts in regard to the module content. Lectures supported by appropriate visual aids and associated handout reading and study plans. Additionally you will be given hypothetical case scenarios whereby you will be required to discuss the `profileż of the individual involved and what the potential criminological basis could be for their actions. Following on from the above teaching hours will include small groups and 1-1 tutorials these sessions are also built upon independent learning: it is here where you will be offered support in regard to your development tailored to the formative assessment within the varying modules. (36 hours)

Directed Study/Independent Learning: You will work with the prescribed course text throughout the teaching block. Some of this preparation will be organised by the use of internet sources. Students will be provided with feedback from tutorials to assist their work. (264 Hours)

Throughout the year you will be given the opportunity to consider the differing sides of criminology and the impact that they have on the Public Services. An area to consider is the support gained through victim support and the information you can ascertain throughout your work placement. It is important to consider the role of external agencies when developing your understanding of criminology as it is not a pure topic of crime but the basis and justifications of it.
A point to consider would be to look at individuals who you may know who have committed crime, look at them as a case study. Try to determine whether the reason they said they committed the crime was the real one or is there a further criminological basis for their actions.
Similarly this information can be considered in a variety of scenarios based on the placements you find for yourselves in regard to your chosen progression.

Total Learning Hours - 300

Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist online databases.

Criminology, Newburn, T (2007) Willan publishing,
The Oxford Handbook of Criminology (2012) 5th Edition; Maguire, Morgan and Reiner