Module Descriptors
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
LAWS60835
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Steven Cookson
Email: S.Cookson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 54
Independent Study Hours: 246
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module introduces students to the institutions, procedures and selected elements of the substantive law which play an important part in the criminal justice system. The module examines the legal, criminological and sociological influences that make up the modern criminal justice system.
Issues covered include:
- The institutions of criminal justice
- Police powers
- Prosecuting authorities
- Trial procedure
- Human rights
- Sentencing
- Imprisonment
Issues covered include:
- The institutions of criminal justice
- Police powers
- Prosecuting authorities
- Trial procedure
- Human rights
- Sentencing
- Imprisonment
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 3000 word assignment (end of semester 1) (50%)
The coursework will assess learning outcomes 1-3 and 5-6.
1 x 2 hour examination (50%)
The examination will assess learning outcomes 1-4 and 6.
To pass this module, students must obtain a mark of at least 40%.
Students must obtain at least 35% in both the coursework and examination elements of the module.
The coursework will assess learning outcomes 1-3 and 5-6.
1 x 2 hour examination (50%)
The examination will assess learning outcomes 1-4 and 6.
To pass this module, students must obtain a mark of at least 40%.
Students must obtain at least 35% in both the coursework and examination elements of the module.
Module Texts
Davies, M; Croall, H; Tyer, J. (1998). Criminal Justice; 2nd edition. London, Longman.
Wasik, M; Gibbons, T; Redmayne M. (1999). Criminal Justice Text and Materials, 1st edition. London, Longman.
Wasik, M; Gibbons, T; Redmayne M. (1999). Criminal Justice Text and Materials, 1st edition. London, Longman.
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module study guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Module study guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate basic knowledge and understanding as the foundation of preparation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions - 2 hours per week x 22weeks = 44 hours.
Small group sessions - a series of tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the criminal justice system. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to encourage and develop both collaborative and active independent learning: for example student-led sessions - 5 hours per semester = 10 hours.
Directed study and independent learning - principally this will consist of research and preparation for tutorials. The module lecture outline, lecture notes and study guide provide students with an integrated programme of learning guidance via further reading references and tutorial workplans. For example, students will be required to attend a criminal trial and complete a reflective assessment form to identify their impressions of the criminal justice system in action. 246 hour
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 300
Small group sessions - a series of tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the criminal justice system. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to encourage and develop both collaborative and active independent learning: for example student-led sessions - 5 hours per semester = 10 hours.
Directed study and independent learning - principally this will consist of research and preparation for tutorials. The module lecture outline, lecture notes and study guide provide students with an integrated programme of learning guidance via further reading references and tutorial workplans. For example, students will be required to attend a criminal trial and complete a reflective assessment form to identify their impressions of the criminal justice system in action. 246 hour
TOTAL LEARNING TIME = 300