Module Descriptors
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BLOCK TEACHING)
LAWS60906
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 268
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 the module, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40%. Students must obtain at least 25% in 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 the module, students must obtain an average mark of at least 40%. Students must obtain at least 25% in the coursework and examination elements of the module.
Module Learning Strategies
Whole group sessions - these sessions will seek to establish a 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 develop approaches to problem-answering skills (3 hours per week x 8 weeks = 24 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. (3 hours per week x 8 weeks = 24 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. Students will be expected to work through study plans to reinforce work in whole group sessions and to prepare for small group sessions. These study plans will make use of electronic resources and will incorporate self-assessments tests (252 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. (3 hours per week x 8 weeks = 24 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. Students will be expected to work through study plans to reinforce work in whole group sessions and to prepare for small group sessions. These study plans will make use of electronic resources and will incorporate self-assessments tests (252 hours).
Total learning time = 300 hours
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 Texts
Davies, M; Croall, H; Tyer, J. Criminal Justice; 2nd edition, London, Longman, 1998.
Wasik, M; Gibbons, T; Redmayne M. Criminal Justice Text and Materials, 1st edition, London, Longman. 1999.
Wasik, M; Gibbons, T; Redmayne M. Criminal Justice Text and Materials, 1st edition, London, Longman. 1999.