Course Modules

This module aims to develop the intellectual and practical skills that will be of value in a variety of situations and will include the development of self-awareness, problem solving, reflection and reflexive skills. You will prepare to communicate effectively with […]

This module will enable you to develop an understanding of how learning is influenced by a diverse range of factors. You will focus on the implications of this on the role of a teacher in areas such as: assessment behaviour

This module explores key issues and debates in criminology and gives you a solid foundation in these topics. The origins of crime Categorisation of crime Theories of crime Psychological frameworks of crime.

This module introduces you to the different aspects of criminal law, which examines the theory underpinning criminal law and the elements of criminal liability, as well as providing an understanding of a range of criminal offences and the ability to

Does family mean a place of safety, nurture and stability, or a site of oppression, conflict and turmoil? You will explore opposing views and perspectives of what it means to be a ‘family’, using sociological theory and contemporary research to

In this module, you will: Explore key sociological principles and theories Discuss the role of sociology in understanding the world we live in Develop the knowledge and skills you need to ‘think sociologically’. In addition, you will discover why sociology

You will draw upon ethical principles to explore questions of ‘what is right and wrong?’ and ‘what should be done?’. You will investigate how and why governments and other policymakers make decisions and, in doing so, gain deeper insights into

What does it mean to be ‘human’? This question has puzzled humans throughout the centuries, and we often find answers in religion and philosophy as well as biology. Recent advances in psychology, sociology and neuroscience have revealed the importance of

This module continues to develop your understanding of criminal law, including how to examine homicide and non-fatal offences, understanding a range of defences and developing your ability to analyse and evaluate related case and statutory law and proposed reforms.

In this module, you will develop your critical knowledge of classic and contemporary criminological cases and your understanding of the role of criminology in understanding different forms of crime. You will have the opportunity to compare and contrast profiles of