2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAW1065 Introduction to Criminal Justice

20 creditsClass Size: 52

Module manager: Dr Suzanne Young
Email: S.Young@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Module replaces

LAW 1125 Criminal Justice System LAW 1175 Punishment and Society

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module examines the main institutions of the criminal justice system and provides an introduction to the use and methods of punishment in modern society. In so doing, the module introduces a number of key issues and debates relating to the operation of the criminal justice system and the punishment of offenders.

Objectives

Learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the aims and operation of the criminal justice system;
- evaluate the use of different forms of punishment in the criminal justice system;
- reflect on the criminal justice system in practice against official objectives;
- utilise criminal justice research evidence to discuss contemporary issues facing the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Syllabus

Part 1 – Aims and functions of the criminal justice system
Part 2 – Police and the Crown Prosecution Service
Part 3 – Trials and Sentencing
Part 4 – Punishment and Alternatives

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
On-line Learning	5	1.50	7.50
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Seminar	5	1.50	7.50
Private study hours			174.00
Total Contact hours			26.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

The online learning element is broken down into 15 minute tasks, there will be 30 x 15 minute tasks overall.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback will be provided by giving students the opportunity to test their knowledge weekly and get verbal feedback on their preparatory seminar tasks that will tie in to their assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	2,500 word	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 21/09/2022

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