Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module SSC07104] Introduction to Criminology

The module begins with an examination of the definitions of violence and the ways in which it is measured and represented. You will continue by considering the theoretical explanations for violence and applying these to various forms of violence, for example, interpersonal, institutional, state and corporate. You will study a range of forms of violence in depth e.g. topics like sexual violence, domestic violence, hate crime and homicide. You will also explore criminal justice responses to violence, and its treatment and prevention. The module will draw on case studies as illustrative examples.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate approaches of measuring and researching violence.

LO2: Critically reflect on representations of violence.

LO3: Apply and evaluate the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed to explain different forms of violent crime.

LO4: Debate some of the major contemporary issues in criminology related to violent crime.

LO5: Critically reflect on responses to violent offending.

LO6: Demonstrate a development of skills in critical thinking and forming/communicating arguments.