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.