BA (Hons) Criminology Bachelor's degree at the University of Sheffield

This module is one of the core foundation subjects of the degree which cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. This module will introduce students to the concepts, theories and institutions of criminal law and justice, and its place in society. It will develop an understanding of the essential concepts of criminal liability. It will focus on the main institutional and procedural features of the criminal justice system, with the aim of stimulating an enquiring attitude towards the practice of c

The module looks at what crime occurs, how, where and to whom, and responses to it, providing a global perspective on the phenomenon of crime as a foundation for criminological study. It introduces students to the social factors linked to offending and victimisation, including the geography of crime, social deprivation and wealth. As well as considering traditional forms of crime (and people's fear of such crime), it will also explore the nature of, and effects on the victims of, various global

This module focuses on how crucial criminological topics have been investigated. The module is taught by lectures and workshops and assessed by two 'take-home' exercises. In the workshops students will work in small groups to examine real research studies, and work out how to tackle research problems.

Assessment: Two 'take-home' exercises

This module examines representations of crime, criminalisation and criminal justice in cultural forms such as journalism, film, television, literature, music, theatre, art and games. Its concerns are the nature of representations of topics such as crimes, crime data, offenders, criminal justice systems, police and victims. It critically analyses the role of cultural forms in constructing and/or reproducing ideas about crimes which inform subjective identity, public and political perceptions, pre

This module aims to introduce students to the key concepts, theories and institutions of criminal justice. The teaching team will do this by engaging with current debates and emerging trends in research. Students will study the structure and functions of criminal justice institutions, including police, prosecutors, courts, prison and probation. While the focus is on the criminal justice system in England and Wales, the module will draw on examples of contemporary issues in criminal justice from

The module looks at key topics in relation to responses to crime and victimisation. It explores policing and prosecution, public responses, crime prevention, restorative justice and victim support. To what extent are policing and public priorities for policing aligned? How does the public view the role of the authorities? How can we support victims? Are there alternative responses to crime instead of prosecution and sentencing? What are we doing to prevent crime? Do certain types of crime requir

This module is concerned with the sentencing and punishment of offenders. It considers, in historical context: the philosophical underpinnings of punishment; sentencing policy and practice; and the forms that punishment takes (including custodial and non-custodial options). It also considers what we know about public attitudes toward punishment. A key issue addressed by this module is the rapid growth of the prison population since the mid-1990s: how can we explain this state of affairs, and can

In this module you will advance your knowledge and understanding of qualitative research methods, building on what you have learned and the skills developed in SLW122 Introducing Criminological Research. A wide range of approaches to doing and analysing qualitative research will be covered, including interviews, ethnography, audio-visual methods and participatory research. As well as learning about the benefits, practicalities and limitations of qualitative research tools, techniques and process

This module examines the relationships between gender, race and crime. It explores, from a critical standpoint, when and how patterns of law-breaking and victimisation vary according to gender and race. Focusing on topics as diverse as gender-based violence, sex work, political protest/disorder and Islamophobia, the module examines how patriarchal and racialised social structures serve to marginalise and criminalise, and also under-protect, (some) women as well as Black, Asian and minority ethni

The module aims to familiarise students with various criminal justice models and the nature of English criminal processes. Students will study the structure and functions of key institutions, and the role of various actors within the system. This may include modelling of the criminal justice system; values and the criminal justice system; police powers (eg, stop and search, detention); suspect rights; prosecution and pre-trial decisions; bail custody decisions; criminal legal aid; mode of trial;

Imprisonment and its effects are a key concern in studies of punishment. This module takes a holistic approach by developing understandings of the impact of imprisonment on prisoners, prisoners' families, and prison staff. Beginning with a history of imprisonment and policy making, the module explores the management of prisons, including examination of the rules and regulations that govern day-to-day life in prisons, power relations and modes of resistance. The module then considers the experien

Crime, and the process of criminalisation, are major features of all societies. Since the nineteenth century, sociologists have developed a range of criminological theories to explain 'criminality'. During this module, you will review the historical development of a range of theoretical approaches to the study of crime and consider how sociologists have studied the primary institutions of social control. You will also investigate and discuss the contribution of the sociology of crime to issues o

This module builds upon the foundational learning in SLW107 Criminal Law and Justice, developing students' knowledge about the doctrine and principles of criminal law. The focus rests upon the theme of criminalisation 'Beyond Homicide', the main family of substantive crimes examined by the predecessor module. It examines the range and scope of criminal law in critical detail, looking at the substantive offences and considering them in wider socio-legal context.

In this module students select any topic within criminology or criminal justice which is of interest to them and can be studied by means of a survey. Past topics include attitudes towards decriminalising drugs, keeping safe at music festivals, discrimination and 'Hate' Crimes, attitudes towards unwanted sexual attention in the night-time economy and online sexual harassment. Students are helped to develop their ideas to form a fully developed set of survey questions which are sent out to staff a

Assessment: Report analysing survey data using SPSS

The module enables students to critically analyse the nature of contemporary war from a variety of criminological perspectives. It does so through the following debates: criminology of war; war as policing; war as crime; crime in war; masculinity, violence and war; victimology and war; environmental criminology and war; war and domestic criminal policy; war, veterans and domestic crime; and criminology as peacemaking. These debates are informed by a range of examples, in particular from the post