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

Presents case studies on substantive topics of current interest and importance. Systematic examination of major changes occurring and their implications for British society and other societies across the world. Considers economic crisis, environmental crisis, increasing religiosity of politics and problems in the developing world. Analysis of social and criminal justice, harms and rights, and the role media plays in shaping social perceptions.

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Introduces key aspects of the criminal justice system, primarily in England and Wales but with some reference to other UK and international jurisdictions. Critically analyses official responses to 'crime' and deviance through examination of fundamental criminal justice agencies including the police, criminal courts and prisons as well as probation and youth justice services.

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Introduces theoretical perspectives that explain the causes of crime, social harm, and deviance through the work of key criminological thinkers. Applies these theoretical perspectives to contemporary issues in crime, social harm, and deviance to evaluate power and potential for harm reduction, in practice. Emphasises the political underpinnings of the critical criminological tradition and encourages recognition of the impact of power relations in and on the control, reduction, and prevention of

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Designed to provide historical understandings of crime and historical developments in crime, policing and punishment. Based on UK experiences, although international comparisons will be made where relevant. Offers opportunity to develop knowledge of key historical themes and moments in the developing conceptualisations of crime, deviance and disorder, and social responses to them. Encourages identification and discussion of continuities and changes in these developments and examination of the si

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Immerses in the study of power, the state, ideology, authority and domination. Studies the roles, functions and participation of institutions, organisations and groups in the political world, gaining a conceptual model of the way in which the political world operates and engages with powerful interests and demands for democratic participation. Lectures provide a foundation of knowledge followed by particular case studies to exercise that knowledge in depth. Case studies drawn from research speci

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Builds on key theories and concepts introduced in Key Criminological Thinkers and Power in Society, encouraging development of critical awareness and evaluation skills. Considers the controversies, contradictions and common sense assumptions that underpin the generation of 'knowledge' around concepts such as 'crime', harm, punishments, rights and justice. Challenges the concept of 'official truths' and examines how specific conversations contribute to the establishment of 'legitimate knowledge'

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Ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as an integrated part of this degree. Taught in an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis placed on all four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Accommodates varying language levels and you will be divided into groups accordingly. On enrolment to the module, you will complete a language induction form and be placed into a language level

Assessment: 85% Coursework 15% Practical

Provides important grounding in social research methods. Gives overview of the fundamental aspects of social research including philosophical approaches to knowledge production, literature searching, sampling and ethics. Addresses both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Provides opportunity to choose a topic and design, conduct and report on a piece of your own research. This will involve the use of a range of different methods including interviews and questionnaires with support through t

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Investigates how the news media plays a primary role in the construction of social problems, crime, deviance and, to an extent, reality. 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. Develops a critical theoretical framework to examine the criminological and wider societal significance of the production and reproduction of dominant images and discourses arou

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Highlights and explores the production of identities, reputations and stereotypes and the impact these have on particular social groups. Key focal point is the role of the media in shaping reputations and perceptions. Considers 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.

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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. Encourages looking 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 forms the basis of considerations of aspects of violence. The structural relation

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Designed to provide knowledge and understanding of gendered violence and abuse in its various forms. Focuses on the relationships between gender, violence, crime and justice and the structural, ideological and institutional underpinnings of these. Encourages looking beyond established understandings of what constitutes gendered violence and abuse to explore its different forms such as harm, denial of rights, justice, and poverty. Critical criminological and zemiological theories are used to cons

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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. Facilitates 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. Examines the continued social injustices tha

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