| Course Name |
Law - Criminological Theory |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
LAW30530 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2022-2023 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for Autumn 2022 will be reopening in August!
Please keep in mind that Open Learning module offerings and details are subject to change and are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Should your preferred module be at capacity, please email us at all@ucd.ie so that we can discuss your options. |
| Duration |
Spring Trimester - January to May
MODE OF DELIVERY:Face-to-Face
Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures 24
Autonomous Student Learning 105
Total 129
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Approaches include lectures, active learning tasks and critical writing. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Eligibility |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module. |
| Course Content |
Expand+LAW30530 Criminological Theory
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module explores key theories of crime, including biological, psychological and sociological explanations of criminal behaviour. It examines both classic and recent criminological theorie...
Hide-LAW30530 Criminological Theory
Academic Year 2022/2023
This module explores key theories of crime, including biological, psychological and sociological explanations of criminal behaviour. It examines both classic and recent criminological theories, investigating their origins, principal ideas and practical implications.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1.exhibit a detailed knowledge of key criminological theories
2.critically evaluate various explanations for criminal behaviour
3.show awareness of the context and evolution over time of key theories of crime
4.understand the criminal justice applications of each theory
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Open Learning is one of our most flexible pathways for entering into UCD undergraduate study. With 12 UCD undergraduate programmes, learners are able to accumulate 30 credits towards a NFQ Level 7 Certificate in Open Learning at their own pace from a variety of undergraduate modules. We have a dedicated team ready to support you in planning your unique learning journey, contact us via: all@ucd.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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