Understanding Crime (CRIM100)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate a coherent knowledge of crime and the criminalisation process within a social context, including characteristics of victims and offenders, with an ability to communicate this knowledge effectively to others;
2. synthesise basic information about how different criminological theories and the media can be used to explain criminal behaviour;
3. analyse and explain the use of forensics in the criminal justice system and the problems with existing crime statistics and independently assess how these topics can impact upon law and order issues and combatting future crime;
4. critically analyse the differing nature of crime and criminalisation with respect to issues such as gender and geographical differences with the ability to use judgement to formulate reasons for this; and
5. 5. competently apply a range of basic research skills, analysis, and communication skills that contribute to life-long application in a professional career.