This unit offers students an opportunity to examine social relationships that underpin definitions of crime, criminal behaviour and policy of crime; and give insight into the burgeoning discipline of criminology within the social sciences. It provides opportunities to examine conventional wisdoms about crime and develop frameworks for understanding crime and policy responses. Particular attention is paid to the definition of crime and criminal justice; the form and function of law; the measurement and regulation of crime; the purpose and aims of criminal justice; as well as thematic study of identity and the experience of criminal justice by different groups. Issues covered include:... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Peter Rogers
Prerequisites: 12cp