Module Descriptors
CRIMINAL LAW 3
LAWS60837
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
30 credits
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 deals with theory and doctrine in criminal liability. The approach is evaluative and critical and extends to include contemporary proposals for reform.
Course content:
- underlying theory and principles
- general elements of criminal liability
- general defences
- modes of participation in crime
- inchoate offences
- homicide and non-fatal offences against the person
- theft and related property offences
- ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998
Course content:
- underlying theory and principles
- general elements of criminal liability
- general defences
- modes of participation in crime
- inchoate offences
- homicide and non-fatal offences against the person
- theft and related property offences
- ECHR and the Human Rights Act 1998
Module Texts
Ashworth A.J., (2003). Principles of Criminal Law, 4th ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Simester A.P. & Sullivan G.R. (2003). Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine, 2nd ed. Oxford: Hart Publishing.
Wilson W. (2003). Criminal Law, 2nd ed. London: Longman.
Simester A.P. & Sullivan G.R. (2003). Criminal Law: Theory and Doctrine, 2nd ed. Oxford: Hart Publishing.
Wilson W. (2003). Criminal Law, 2nd ed. London: Longman.
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Preparatory lecture materials.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Specialist software: IOLIS, WESTLAW.
Module Study Guide.
Preparatory lecture materials.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.
Specialist software: IOLIS, WESTLAW.
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions - these sessions will seek to establish an overview framework within which selected theories and rules of criminal liability can be more effectively understood and developed; will verify and consolidate knowledge and understanding previously developed; will engage in more detailed exposition of selected theories and rules; and will consolidate and develop approaches to problem-answering skills. (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 in materials accompanying whole group sessions. 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 problem-answering skills and encourage critical evaluation. (5 hours per Semester = 10 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, research and preparation for participation in discussion in small group sessions, independent learning of one specified topic per Semester, research and preparation for the coursework assignment and preparation for the examination. (246 hours).
Total learning time - 300 hours
Small group sessions - working both independently and collaboratively, students will prepare selected topics for discussion as notified in materials accompanying whole group sessions. 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 problem-answering skills and encourage critical evaluation. (5 hours per Semester = 10 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, research and preparation for participation in discussion in small group sessions, independent learning of one specified topic per Semester, research and preparation for the coursework assignment and preparation for the examination. (246 hours).
Total learning time - 300 hours
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x coursework of maximum length 3000 words (end of Semester 1) (50%)
The coursework will assess learning outcomes 1 - 7.
1 x 2 hour examination (end of Semester 2) (50%).
The examination will assess learning outcomes 1 - 3 and 5 - 7.
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 - 7.
1 x 2 hour examination (end of Semester 2) (50%).
The examination will assess learning outcomes 1 - 3 and 5 - 7.
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.