Class, Power and the State (Aut) (L2902A)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

This module givws you the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between formations of social class and the role of power and the state in shaping classed experiences of crime.

The module explores the reproduction of class inequalities within institutions such as the judiciary, prison systems and policing. Through a class analysis of the criminal justice system, you’ll interrogate the ways in which the state wields and legitimises power.

 

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 20 hours of contact time and about 130 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.