Law
Criminal Law
Module code: M3068
Level 5
30 credits in autumn & spring teaching
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture
Assessment modes: Multiple choice questions, Essay
On this module, you’ll be introduced to the structure and core elements of criminal liability.
You’ll focus on:
- substantive criminal offences and defences
- statute and case law
- how substantive legal rules are applied.
You’ll explore:
- the extent to which offences and defences are clearly defined
- elements of the offence that are open to competing interpretations
- types of conduct that should be criminalised
- the circumstances in which individuals should be held criminally responsible for their actions.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of criminal liability, and the offences and defences listed in the syllabus.
- Systematically apply relevant legal sources and principles to factual situations and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Engage in structured legal analysis and effectively communicate legal arguments in writing, using appropriate legal terminology.
- Select and apply concepts studied on the module to critically evaluate arguments about the criminal law and how it does and should assign criminal responsibility.