Through this module students undertake a project of research on a criminology and/or social policy topic of their own choosing. With the support of an academic supervisor and a programme of dissertation workshops, they show a detailed understanding of their chosen topic through the application of relevant knowledge, theories and concepts acquired throughout the course and through their own independent study. Students will demonstrate their ability to conduct social research with rigour and to communicate their ideas with clarity and precision.

The aims of this module are to develop a critical understanding of definitions, explanations and responses related to youth crime and youth justice.

The aims of this module are to:

• Examine the approaches to rehabilitation and recovery.
• Examine the ways in which rehabilitation and recovery can be supported and hindered by both social and structural factors.

The module aims to introduce students to critical scholarly and practical debates on physical and mental health and the body, drawing on medical sociology, cultural studies and science and technology studies. We will explore social scientific concepts and empirical research to enable students to analyse and reflect on ways to tackle contemporary problems and developments related to health, mental health and the body.

The aim of this module is for students to understand and evaluate critically the contribution made by psychologists within criminal, legal, and forensic settings.

This module will enable students to explore different conceptualisations of violence and critically examine responses to violent crime.

This module introduces students to main themes and perspectives within the sociology of gender, with an emphasis on contemporary feminist and intersectional analyses of how societies, groups and individual lived experiences are gendered within different social contexts. Students will engage with theoretical perspectives and empirical analyses.

This module offers an overview of possible ways to understand poverty, pay, and living standards as well as the conceptual and empirical associations between them.

This module aims to:

• Introduce some of the main approaches to conceptualise and measure poverty and living standards.
• Assess the relationship between income, salary, wages, and poverty.
• Consider the role of social policy in addressing poverty and improving living standards.

This is a 10 credit module from the University-wide language programme.