The module introduces selected quantitative and qualitative research methods and analytical techniques used in social science research.

The aim of this module is to introduce students into taking a sociological perspective or using 'sociological imagination' to analyse a range of social issues from the micro-sociological interest in identities to macro-sociological analyses of post-industrial societies.

This module introduces criminology through a range of issues, case study examples and topical debates. It introduces students to the key theoretical approaches within criminology that act as a framework for understanding areas such as victimisation, crime prevention, mental health, feminist criminology, prisons, policing, representations of crime in the media and hate crime through racism and homophobia.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the various agencies and personnel of the criminal justice system; while also analysing the operation of the relevant criminal justice agencies.

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The module introduces the interdisciplinary study of digital games and gaming cultures, examining technologies, industries, design, inequalities, moral debates and the wider cultural significance of gaming.

This module introduces psychological approaches to the study of the self and identity, examining how identities are formed, maintained and challenged.

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

The module introduces advanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques and prepares students for dissertation research.

The aim of this module is to analyse what works in crime prevention and how crime prevention strategies can be devised and applied in a range of settings.

This module aims to introduce students to advanced quantitative methods of data analysis and to prepare them for their dissertation project.

The aim of the module is to introduce students to penal theory, encouraging them to consider its application to punishment in contemporary society and to critically engage with the application of policies and practices of punishment.

This module aims to introduce students to Social Theory and explores the core ideas of both classical and contemporary social theories in their social and historical context. The module describes, interprets and contrasts these social theories and shows how they can be used to analyse and critically reflect on social life and trends in modern society.

The aims of this module are to introduce the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline and the role broader social and political processes have played in shaping this, as well as to explore key concepts and theoretical approaches within criminology.

The module explores the relationship between psychology, politics and society, examining how political attitudes, behaviours and identities are shaped.

This module explores contemporary issues at the intersection of media, culture and crime, including crime reporting, moral panics and true crime genres.

What do you know? What are skills? Where are they going to take you? This module will help you to answer those questions by building on transferrable skills and encouraging you to reflect on your learning. In addition, you’ll learn about the UK job market, and how to negotiate a range of recruitment tasks including decoding job specifications, writing an application, interviews, psychometric tests and the use of AI. Combine these with your degree and graduate with confidence.

The aim of this module is to examine the concept of security through a range of conceptual and theoretical approaches, especially its 'critical' variants. This is done by examining critical frameworks of security and insecurity, at times contrasting with orthodox and mainstream notions.

The aims of this module are to examine the role of gender within victimisation, offending, and interactions with the criminal justice system. The module focuses on theory and literature that unpacks the potential differences (and similarities!) between the criminological experiences of men, women, and non-binary/trans people. Much of criminology assumes that the 'male' is the norm, so this module will provide an alternative lens for analysis.

The aims of this module is to introduce students to the social impact of a range of psychological disorders (of mental wellbeing, cognitive functioning, sensory capacity and social adaptation), with coverage of conceptual and policy issues in diagnosis, treatment and support.

Social scientists have long been concerned with the causes and transmission of inequalities in human societies. These include differences in a range of socioeconomic outcomes such as educational attainment, income, wealth, and health. It is now well known that inequality in lifetime outcomes are the result of dynamic processes that start to develop in utero and then compound over the different stages of the life-course.

In this module we will look at the development of socioeconomic inequalities using a life-cycle perspective with attention at how social policy influences individuals' lives and inequalities at the different points of the life-cycle.

The aims of the module are:

• Introduce the main theories of human development and socioeconomic mobility that have been proposed in the social and natural sciences.
• Study the emergence and development of inequalities over the life-course with attention to role of early childhood experiences.
• Consider the role of social policy and social institutions such as families, schools and communities in shaping individuals' opportunities and trajectories over the life-course.
• Use of statistical software and longitudinal microdata to investigate inequalities over the life-course.

This module aims to provide a thorough grounding in debates about the role of intoxication in contemporary society by examining the contested role of alcohol and other drugs in society from social and cultural perspectives. The module encourages students to think critically about individual, group and institutional responses to the benefits and harms caused by particular intoxicants whilst understanding the complexity of issues relating to regulation, control and commercialisation.

Digital technologies increasingly shape our everyday lives and societies. This module takes a sociological approach and examines how digital technologies shape identities, interaction, intimate relations, inequalities, the economy, health and mental health.

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

The module aims to introduce students to how futures are studied through sociological perspectives and encourages students to consider their own futures as social scientists. Students will apply the latest developments in sociological thinking and research to understanding and explaining emergent challenges and risks facing global society in regards to `futures in diverse fields such as science, technology, politics, art and activism.

Drawing on contemporary case studies and topics, the module addresses emergent challenges and risks facing global society, looking at the roles that `futures play in science, technology, politics, art and activism. In addition, the module will prepare students for the ongoing use of a range of sociological skills in their future careers. In the course of the module, students will develop research and analytical skills through encouragement to draw on a diverse range of resources, including film and TV, print and social media, as well as academic texts.

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.

Through this module students undertake a project of sociological research on a 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.

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 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 the module is to allow students to develop knowledge and understanding of key theoretical perspectives and empirical approaches to the sociology of consumption and culture. Emphasis is given to the diverse ways in which culture and consumption are experienced in everyday social life. As such, particular prominence is given to how social divisions such as gender, class and ethnicity shape consumption preferences and cultural practices.

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

The module analyses film and television documentaries, situating them historically and examining their social, political and cultural significance.

The aim of this module is to enable students to examine concepts of 'race' and racism from a sociological-historical perspective and to critically reflect on 'race' as a major category of social inequality and identity in our Contemporary World. The module encourages students to explore the social construction and applications of the idea of race in the development of Western society, and identify intersectionalities between race and other categories of social inclusion and exclusion in Modern Society.

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

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