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The aims of this module are for the student (a) to become familiar with the discipline of sociology through a study of sociological theories and concepts and their application, and (b) to develop a sociological way of thinking.

The aim is to introduce students to selected qualitative research methods and analytical techniques used in social science research.

This module introduces criminology through a range of issues, case study examples and topical debates. It introduces students to the key theoretical approaches within criminology that act as a framework for understanding areas such as victimisation, crime prevention, mental health, feminist criminology, prisons, policing, representations of crime in the media and hate crime through racism and homophobia.

The module introduces the core skills every social sciences student needs to become familiar with to succeed in their studies, applying to their relevant academic subjects. It aims to bring together resources from across the University for both academic and wider support needs.

The aims of this module are to:

• Explore several policy issues through the experience and knowledge of practitioners;
• Provide an insight into the work of selected professions and agencies;
• Introduce crime policy and social policy in action and practice.

The module will introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of digital games and the video gaming sector, which is now one of the most significant and profitable global creative industries. The module will explore: the economics of the global digital games market; the evolving technologies of gaming; concepts and methods for analysing games; and the wider significance of an increasingly ubiquitous gaming culture.

One 10-credit module from a list supplied by the Language Centre, levels dependent on candidates’ previous qualifications.  Languages offered are:  French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish.

The aim is to introduce students to selected quantitative research methods and analytical techniques used in social science research.

This module introduces students to the development of welfare state by examining topical debates and case study examples of social policy in practice. It introduces students to the chronological development of the welfare state that acts as a historical framework for understanding pertinent contemporary social issues.

The work and research undertaken by criminologists has the potential to change our understanding of crime and deviance as well as influence social/criminal justice policy and practice. Yet, interestingly, there remains some confusion surrounding the work that criminologists actually do.

This module operationalises criminology through the use of lived experience of academics and practitioners in the field. It introduces students to the practices and processes involved in becoming an active, research informed criminologist. It aims to familiarise students with a range of careers and practical applications of criminology, and encourage them to employ these in explaining and understanding contemporary issues of crime, crime control and criminal justice policy and practice. It also encourages students to develop their understanding of the impact of criminology in society, and the ways in which criminology has an influence upon societys responses to the problem of crime.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the various agencies and personnel of the criminal justice system; while also analysing the operation of the relevant criminal justice agencies.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to a range of psychological approaches to, and knowledge concerning, concepts of identity and the self.

The aim of this module is to offer a sociological overview to contemporary social issues, from a macro perspective and with a particular focus on their global, social, and cultural dimensions. A running theme throughout the course is to make sense of power struggles, international exchanges and technological advancements that reshape the world, and how they have raised new challenges for social groups and individuals in the XXI century.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to selected advanced research methods used in social science research with an emphasis on recent innovative developments in qualitative methods.

The aims of this module are to introduce the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline and the role broader social and political processes have played in shaping this, as well as to explore key concepts and theoretical approaches within criminology.

The aim of this module is to analyse what works in crime prevention and how crime prevention strategies can be devised and applied in a range of settings.

The aim of this module is for the student to acquire an understanding of the relationship between psychology, politics and society.

The aim of this module is to examine the concept of security through a range of conceptual and theoretical approaches, especially its 'critical' variants. This is done by examining critical frameworks of security and insecurity, at times contrasting with orthodox and mainstream notions.

The aims of this module are to examine the role of gender within victimisation, offending, and interactions with the criminal justice system. The module focuses on theory and literature that unpacks the potential differences (and similarities!) between the criminological experiences of men, women, and non-binary/trans people. Much of criminology assumes that the 'male' is the norm, so this module will provide an alternative lens for analysis.

One 10-credit module from a list supplied by the Language Centre, levels dependent on candidates’ previous qualifications.  Languages offered are:  French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish.

This module aims to introduce students to advanced quantitative methods of data analysis and to prepare them for their dissertation project

This module aims to provide a thorough grounding in debates about the role of intoxication in contemporary society by examining the contested role of alcohol and other drugs in society from social and cultural perspectives. The module encourages students to think critically about individual, group and institutional responses to the benefits and harms caused by particular intoxicants whilst understanding the complexity of issues relating to regulation, control and commercialisation.

The aim of this module is to examine the various agencies and personnel of the criminal justice system encountered by defendants and those convicted of crime; and to analyse the operation of the relevant criminal justice agencies.

To introduce students to the social impact of a range of psychological disorders (of mental wellbeing, cognitive functioning, sensory capacity and social adaptation), with coverage of conceptual and policy issues in diagnosis, treatment and support.

The aims of this module are to examine the relationship between media, culture and crime and to analyse media representations of crime and criminal behaviour as well as criminal justice agencies.

Social scientists have long been concerned with the causes and transmission of inequalities in human societies. These include differences in a range of socioeconomic outcomes such as educational attainment, income, wealth, and health. It is now well known that inequality in lifetime outcomes are the result of dynamic processes that start to develop in utero and then compound over the different stages of the life-course. In this module we will look at the development of socioeconomic inequalities using a life-cycle perspective with attention at how social policy influences individuals' lives and inequalities at the different points of the life-cycle. The aims of the module are:

i) Introduce the main theories of human development and socioeconomic mobility that have been proposed in the social and natural sciences;

ii) Study the emergence and development of inequalities over the life-course with attention to role of early childhood experiences.

iii) Consider the role of social policy and social institutions such as families, schools and communities in shaping individuals' opportunities and trajectories over the life-course;

iv) Use of statistical software and longitudinal microdata to investigate inequalities over the life-course.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

Through this module students undertake a project of research on a criminology and/or social policy topic of their own choosing. With the support of an academic supervisor and a programme of dissertation workshops, they show a detailed understanding of their chosen topic through the application of relevant knowledge, theories and concepts acquired throughout the course and through their own independent study. Students will demonstrate their ability to conduct social research with rigour and to communicate their ideas with clarity and precision.

The aims of this module are to develop a critical understanding of definitions, explanations and responses related to youth crime and youth justice.

This module introduces students to main themes and perspectives within the sociology of gender, with an emphasis on contemporary analyses of feminism and how our are lives are gendered within different social contexts. Students will engage with theoretical perspectives and empirical analyses.

The aim of this module is for students to understand and evaluate critically the contribution made by psychologists within criminal, legal, and forensic settings.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.

The aims of this module are to:

• examine the approaches to rehabilitation and recovery
• examine the ways in which rehabilitation and recovery can be supported and hindered by both social and structural factors.

This module will enable students to explore different conceptualisations of violence and critically examine responses to violent crime.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.