Course Modules

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 is an opportunity to explore a comprehensive range of key constructs, theories and research in mental health and forensic psychology. You will examine the numerous ways that psychological research, methods and expertise are applied to the study of

The module introduces you to a range of sociological methodologies and research methods that will equip you to design a small-scale research project in an area of sociology in the following year. You will participate in a series of activities

Although sexuality is a relatively recent concept, issues concerned with sexuality have a long history in cultures across the world. In this module, you will explore how our contemporary views towards sexuality have evolved and the social forces that shape

In this module you will explore how society constructs notions of risk, danger and dangerousness. You will understand how the media functions in creating heightened anxieties in the population and how and why politicians respond to these anxieties. You will