Law
Crime and Punishment
Module code: M6022
Level 6
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay
On this module, you’ll examine the punishment of crime and the methods through which punishment is inflicted. You’ll explore:
- key theoretical approaches to the philosophy of punishment
- non-custodial and custodial punishments, with a focus on imprisonment
- arguments for and against the abolition of prisons.
You'll develop a critical understanding of punishment practices and their philosophical and social implications.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to devise and sustain arguments on key topics related to the subject of Crime and Punishment.
- Analyse and critique current research and primary sources relevant to the study of Crime and Punishment.
- Initiate, devise and execute a self-determined research question on a topic connected to the area of Crime and Punishment.