Criminology of Violence and Death (L5104B)
Criminology of Violence and Death
Module L5104B
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Deploy established criminological and victimological techniques of analysis and inquiry to examine crimes of violence and approaches to death; case studies; policy and practice.
Devise and sustain arguments about the criminology of death and violence and situate them within a conceptual understanding of crime.
Be critically aware of cultural and media representations of crimes of violence and approaches to death, and employ criminological and victimological concepts and techniques of inquiry to analyse these.
Be able to comment on key case studies and their influence on criminal justice responses, drawing on a developed conceptual understanding.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (4000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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