Undergraduate Course: Criminal Justice: Policy and Practice (SCPL10002)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Social Policy |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/social_policy/ |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Why do issues of crime and justice feature so highly on the political agenda in the UK? This course will consider why law and order is a key political issue, the context in which criminal justice policy is created and the processes and actors involved in designing and implementing policy. The nature of the political debate around crime, and the relevant policy processes, will be illustrated through discussion of ongoing debates within domestic criminal justice policy. For instance, how best to address issues of anti-social behaviour, and the extent to which offenders should be punished with imprisonment.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Social Policy or closely related courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Information
1500 word Commentary 30%
3500 word Essay 70% |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Andy Aitchison
Tel: (0131 6)50 4246
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Course secretary | Mrs Louise Angus
Tel: (0131 6)50 3923
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