| 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, Online or Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
TRIMESTER: Spring |
| Application Date |
2021-2022 Academic Year
Pre-Registration for September 2021 reopening in August! |
| Duration |
Spring Trimester Jan to May
Mode of Delivery - Online |
| 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 2021/2022
This module explores key theories of crime, including biological, psychological and sociological explanations of criminal behaviour. It examines both classic and recent criminological theories,...
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Academic Year 2021/2022
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 background and development of theoretical perspectives on crime
4.understand the criminal justice applications of each theory
4.apply these theories in an Irish context
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| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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