Postgraduate taught 

Criminology PgDip/MRes

Punishment and In/justice SOCIO5019

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Social and Political Sciences
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

N/A

Timetable

10 x two hour sessions in semester 1

Excluded Courses

 

 

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

1 x 1,500 word mid-term essay (30%) and 1 x 3,500 word end-of-course essay (70%)

Course Aims

To outline key concepts and perspectives in the philosophy and sociology of punishment

To assess relationships between punishment, justice and injustice, in particular examining the role of punishment in reflecting, constituting and/or addressing social inequalities 

To explore global and international developments in penal systems and practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this programme students will be able to:

To critically assess justifications of punishment and arguments for penal abolition/alternatives

To explain the evolution of contemporary penal systems and practices

To identify topical issues (in particular related to punishment and inequality) and evaluate them, including through the use of comparative analysis

To contribute effectively to public debate and punishment

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Completion of 1 x 1,500 word mid-term essay (30%) and 1 x 3,500 word end-of-course essay (70%).