Module SOC3133 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3133: 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 and critical application of theories and techniques of crime prevention 2. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of crime prevention methods and data |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. To critically reflect upon, apply and engage with sociological, criminological and empirical findings. 4. Demonstrate understanding and critical evaluation 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 |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short reflective essay | 500 words | 1-7 | Written |
| Participation in Seminars | Throughout term | 1-7 | Verbal feedback by tutor |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 0 | 40 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 40 | 1x A4 | 1-7 | Written and oral feedback |
| Portfolio (Problem Solving) | 60 | 3000 words | 1-7 | Written and oral feedback |
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Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 1 x A4 poster for a new topic set by tutor | 1-7 | August/September Reassessment period |
| Portfolio | Portfolio (3000 words) | 1-7 | August/September Reassessment period |
