Victimology and Emotion (L4102B)
Victimology and Emotion
Module L4102B
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module learning outcomes
Critically analyse the victims of crime movement (and its impact) within a broader historical and social context.
Apply relevant theoretical concepts from victimology to critically analyse empirical examples covered on the module.
Critically assess competing arguments that challenge definitions of victims of crime and their role in the justice process, weighing up their limitations.
Develop critical examination of evidence and data on victimisation and the methodological approaches used
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | PS2 Week 1 | 70.00% |
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 11 (10 minutes) | 30.00% |
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 | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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