Module SOC2125 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC2125: Crime Prevention and Control within Contemporary Society
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to contemporary debates, techniques and developments in crime prevention and control within the United Kingdom. The module will also aim to give students first hand problem solving experience in developing and applying crime prevention theories and techniques to a real world problem. In doing so they will have the opportunity to explore contemporary issues and debates around the causes of crime, evidence based research and the impact of crime prevention and control policies upon society. You will also develop your practical employability skills, including your oral, written and presentation skills.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate knowledge around theories and techniques of crime prevention 2. Evaluate the effectiveness of crime prevention methods and data |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. To reflect upon, apply and criticise sociological, criminological and empirical findings. 4. Demonstrate understanding of theories and arguments within criminology |
| Personal and Key Skills | 5. Argue rationally, concisely, in a logically structured way to communication information and ideas in written and oral forms. 6. Work independently to apply crime prevention techniques to a real life crime problem 7. Engage in group work to prepare presentations for class discussion |
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Will exact content may vary from year to year dependent upon provision, it is envisioned that the key topics to be covered within this module will include:
Introduction (what is prevention?)
Historical and Social Context of Crime Prevention and Control
Theoretical approaches to Crime, Deviance and Prevention
Formal and Informal Structures for Crime Prevention
The Criminal Justice System and Crime Prevention
Use and Role of Technology within Crime Prevention
Role and Impact of Prevention Policy
Researching and Measuring the Effectiveness of Crime Prevention
Applying Crime Prevention Techniques to Real World Problems
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 16 | 1.5 hour weekly lectures |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 6 | 6x1 hour tutorial. Exercises based on reading will be set. |
| Guided independent study | 30 | Course readings |
| Guided independent study | 74 | Preparation for essays, assessments, readings |
| Guided independent study | 24 | Examination revision |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
