BA (Hons) Criminology And Law Bachelor's degree at Edge Hill University

Criminology and the Modern World presents you with a number of case studies on substantive topics of current interest and importance. You will undertake a systematic examination of some of the major changes that are occurring and their implications for British society and other societies across the world. Phenomena such as the economic crisis, the environmental crisis, the increasing religiosity of politics and problems in the developing world will be considered in order to foster an understandi

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process introduces you to key aspects of the criminal justice system, primarily in England and Wales but with some reference to other UK and international jurisdictions. The module will critically analyse official responses to 'crime' and deviance through an examination of fundamental criminal justice agencies including the police, criminal courts and prisons as well as probation and youth justice services.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Legal Methods and Systems examines the sources of English law, and explains the processes and the role and functions of the institutions and personnel involved in the English legal system. The module provides a foundation of legal knowledge, and introduces you to legal reasoning, legal analysis and legal study skills which you can apply in your subsequent legal study.

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Law of Contract introduces principles that regulate legally binding agreements. The module examines when the law recognises agreements as binding and how such agreements are formed. You will look at the means and pretexts by which contracting parties may seek to escape from the obligations they have undertaken and different remedies that the law makes available when such obligations are breached.

Assessment: 70% Exam 30% Practical

Law of Torts introduces you to the law of civil liabilities, examining the objectives of the system as well as the main areas such as negligence, trespass, occupiers' and employers' liability, vicarious liability, defamation and privacy. The subject is largely based on case law.

Assessment: 70% Exam 30% Coursework

Key Criminological Thinkers will introduce you to the theoretical perspectives that explain the causes of of crime, social harm, and deviance through the work of key criminological thinkers. These theoretical perspectives will be applied to contemporary issues in crime, social harm, and deviance in order to evaluate power and potential for harm reduction, in practice. In particular, the module will emphasise the political underpinnings of the critical criminological tradition and encourage you t

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation explores characteristics, behaviours, attributes, and skills of entrepreneurship as well as the whole process of innovation from idea to product development and the conditions that must be fulfilled for innovation to thrive. The module explores research from a number of areas to highlight the importance of factors such as social and economic capital, local and regional infrastructure and the role of government in enabling (or disabling) innovation. You'll develop

Assessment: 50% Coursework 50% Practical

Crime, Media and Criminology investigates how the news media plays a primary role in the construction of social problems, crime, deviance and, to an extent, reality. The relationship between crime, media and criminology is long established, so this module critically explores the representation of 'crime' and criminal activity within various types of media forms incorporating traditional print, online news domains and social media forums. Developing a critical theoretical framework, the module wi

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Generating Reputations highlights and explores the production of identities, reputations and stereotypes and the impact these have on particular social groups. A key focal point of the module will be the role of the media in shaping reputations and perceptions. You will consider ways in which determining contexts can influence societal perceptions of individuals and groups, as well as the impact of stereotypes, reputations and 'common sense' thinking on criminal justice policies and responses.

Assessment: 100% Coursework

Violence and Society explores the concept of violence and the various forms it can take, ranging from intrapersonal violence (for example, self-harm) to interpersonal violence, institutional and state violence, and violence on a global scale. You will be encouraged to look beyond established understandings of what constitutes a violent act to explore more abstract forms of violence such as harm, denial of rights, and poverty. Criminological theory will form the basis of considerations of aspects

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Gendered Violence, Crime and Justice is designed to provide you with knowledge and understanding of gendered violence and abuse in its various forms. Specifically, the module will focus on the relationships between gender, violence, crime and justice and the structural, ideological and institutional underpinnings of these. You will be encouraged to look beyond established understandings of what constitutes gendered violence and abuse to explore its different forms such as harm, denial of rights,

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Crime and Music considers the connection between crime and music. Rather than just being a form of entertainment, music can reflect more important messages about problematic social arrangements and practices. The module will facilitate your evaluation of criminal justice agency practices and developments in terms of changing values and relationships between individuals, groups, and public and private agencies in different locations, using musicians, music genres, and the music industry. The cont

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Crime, Harms, Law and Justice explores the application and effect of the criminal law upon individuals in society from criminological, zemiological and complementary critical legal perspectives. Through utilising both these perspectives, you will be encouraged to look beyond established traditional legal explanations for crime and legal responses to it, to explore the wider social, historical, political and theoretical context of the laws relating to crime. The module will enhance your understan

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Victims: Theories, Debates and Practices has been designed to develop a critical understanding of victimisation in a variety of contexts: from personal experiences of victimisation through crime, through to victimisation through corporate harm and/or state actions which may or may not be criminalised by law. The module aims to develop your appreciation of victimology as a distinctive academic discipline, and its contribution to national and international victim support initiatives. By focusing o

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Community Punishments is designed to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the role, function and historical development of community-based punishments within England and Wales. It will consider the main philosophical theories that have been used to justify and legitimise these modes of state punishment, notably through the concepts of 'just desserts and 'deterrence'. The module also examines how community punishments are experienced in relation to age, 'race', gender and class.

Assessment: 100% Coursework