Program Overview

Applying Criminological Theories

The Applying Criminological Theories course is a part-time program designed for adults, aiming to provide students with an understanding of key criminological theories that can be used to understand crimes.

Course Details

• Duration: 10 weekly meetings
• Time: Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00
• Credits: 10
• Level: 4
• Tutor: Dr. Rhiannon Maniatt
• Course code: SOC25A5516A
• Fee: £208
• Concessionary fee: £166
• Location: 50-51 Park Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AT

Learning and Teaching

The course is taught through a mix of lectures and small group sessions. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Understand different criminological theories which attempt to explain crime
• Evaluate different criminological theories which attempt to explain crime – what they can explain and what they struggle to explain
• Apply relevant criminological theories to different crimes and crime types in an attempt to explain them

Coursework and Assessment

The assessment for the module will consist of an essay.

Reading Suggestions

• Core Text: Newburn, T. 2017 Criminology London: Routledge

Library and Computing Facilities

As a student on this course, you are entitled to join and use the University's library and computing facilities.

Accessibility

The University aims to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long-term medical condition, disability, or specific learning difficulty. Support includes one-to-one advice, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment, and dyslexia screening.

Part-time Courses for Adults

The University offers a range of part-time courses in humanities, languages, business, computing, politics and law, science and environment, and social studies.