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Criminal Behaviour - Applied Perspectives (Cyber Security)

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 7
Module lead: Christopher Hamerton
Academic year: 2022-23

Module overview

This module presents a critical, interdisciplinary analysis of crime and criminality, requiring students to research beyond official understandings of 'criminal behaviour'. The module considers the behavioural, situational and cultural aspects of criminality, looking at the causes, classification and realities of particular forms of crime. Students will be required to examine established and emergent theories regarding criminal behaviour within the context of rapid socio-cultural and technological changes.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

This module is taught by a weekly session that combines a formal lecture, followed by a seminar/tutorial

Study time
Type	Hours
Teaching	24
Independent Study	126
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Weekly required readings will be available via the module handbook.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Review paper	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework assignment(s)	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External