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NS6503: Environments of crime

Module Title Environments of crime
Module Code NS6503
Module Tutor Carol Jones
School Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with CRI303
Brief Description

This module has its foundations in recent legislation and policies relating to crime in the environment, focussing on the spatial and temporal distribution of crime and theories and policies that stem from this approach. Students will be required to engage in active learning to explore, analyse and critically debate issues that embrace a wide range of risks, hazards and harms, including crimes against the environment and corporate crime.

Indicative Syllabus

Key concepts and theoretical perspectives in relation to crime control and policing

Crimes against the environment

Policy and practice in crime prevention and reduction
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Examine the relevance of criminological work to policy issues at local and national levels
  2. Work with groups in conducting empirical research
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between complex social problems and crime prevention and control
  4. Apply theoretical models to the analysis of issues in criminology
  5. Critically evaluate the efficacy of policies in reducing and preventing crime
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 48
Independent Learning Hours: 252
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, other: 3500 words or equivalent
002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, seen, closed book: 2.50 hours
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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