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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Social Policy

Undergraduate Course: Criminal Justice: Policy and Practice (SCPL10002)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryWhy 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.

Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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.
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
tba
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.ed.ac.uk/social_policy/
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserDr Andy Aitchison
Tel: (0131 6)51 4563
Email: andy.aitchison@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Louise Angus
Tel: (0131 6)50 3923
Email: L.Angus@ed.ac.uk
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