This module is designed to introduce you to the human dimension of cybercrime and cyber security. It is not coming from a technical perspective, but instead a critical criminological approach is applied to the topic. This means that we will be questioning theory, policy and practice, and discuss the way that this area might develop in the future.
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
Lectures will cover a broad range of topics such as hackers and identity construction; monitoring and collection of online data in state and corporate surveillance; hate speech and online harassment; online sex crimes; online frauds; ransomware and doxware; illegal markets online; intellectual property infringement; cyberwarfare, cyberterrorism and “political deviancy”; approaches to prevent and counter cybercrimes; cybercrime research and the future of cybercrimes.
Teaching will take place in 2 teaching units per week, the format will be a mix of lectures, workshops and seminars to a total of 24 contact hours.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 130 |
| Teaching | 20 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Lavorgna A (2020). Cybercrimes: Critical Issues in a Global Context.
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Group assignment including presentation | 30% |
| Essay | 70% |
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
Repeat type: Internal & External