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Module Title LM Global Crime Problems
SchoolBirmingham Law School
Department Law
Module Code 08 24504
Module Lead Module lead: Dr Marianne Wade
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions Law students only
Contact Hours Lecture-5 hours
Seminar-20 hours
Guided independent study-175 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The module aims to explore the current position trend towards the globalisation of criminal justice, the forces behind this (criminal but also institutional), the forms it is taking, their impact as well as problems associated with it (susceptibility to corruption for example) and potential further development.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Identify and evaluate global crime problems, potential responses to them and the position of various criminal justice actors in a global context.
  • Critically analyse the theoretical and practical implications of the globalisation of criminal justice issues, our understanding of these as such and responses undertaken.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and engagement with a variety of primary and secondary sources
  • Demonstrate advanced legal writing and research skills
Assessment 24504-01 : Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment
5,000 word Essay (100%)

Method of Reassessment
5,000 word essay, choosing a different title from the questions set in the assessment period.
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