Criminology in Theory and Perspective (L3105)

15 credits, Level 4

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore key theories, perspectives, and concepts in sociological criminology, from mid-twentieth-century approaches to contemporary, cutting-edge theories. You’ll critically examine these perspectives and place them within their broader social and political contexts.

Topics covered include:

  • strain theory
  • labelling theory
  • radical and critical criminology
  • left realism
  • right realism
  • feminist criminology
  • masculinities and crime
  • psycho-social approaches
  • cultural criminology
  • green criminology.

Teaching

50%: Lecture
50%: Seminar