Overview

In the Criminal Behaviour major, you will learn about onset and maintenance of criminal behaviour. Students will critically examine punishment as a solution to crime in light of theories of criminal behaviour. This major considers the role of treatment as a response to criminal behaviour, the importance of reintegration, as … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
Entry requirements (transnational)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of the causes/interventions/prevention of criminal behaviour from sociological, legal and psychological perspectives.
2.
Appraise and interpret available criminology information to produce persuasive written communication appropriate to a range of audiences in the criminal behaviour field.
3.
From a criminal behaviour perspective, critically analyse contemporary research findings to produce evidence based conclusions.
4.
Through independent enquiry apply knowledge and skills that recognise diversity and the rights and perspectives of others in various contexts.

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