Module manager: Dr. Ali Malik
Email: A.Malik4@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
LAW5021M Researching Crime and Justice LAW5306M Researching Security and Justice
This module is not approved as an Elective
Researching Crime, Security and Justice will introduce students to key methods and methodologies of social research. Students will explore different approaches to empirical research, including both qualitative and quantitative methods, and consider their strengths and weaknesses. They also become familiar with the different stages of the research process and the ethical principles and practices which shape it. As well as introducing students to empirical research methods, the module will give students the skills and knowledge needed to complete basic research projects, including an empirical dissertation.
To introduce students to the practice of empirical research;
To foster a knowledge and understanding of the main methods and methodologies used to research crime, security and justice;
To give students the practical skills needed to conduct basic empirical research projects.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
A sound knowledge of the main empirical methods and methodologies which underpin research on crime, criminal justice and security;
An appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of different methods and methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative approaches;
Be able to distinguish the different practical stages of the research process, including data collection, sampling and analysis;
An awareness of the ethical considerations that impact upon empirical research;
The research skills needed to complete an empirical dissertation
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
- Used academic skills to demonstrate the various stages of the research process and the factors which shape decisions at each stage;
- Practised technical methodological skills in producing a research proposal;
- Engaged digital skills by working with data and learning to analyse it using it appropriate software.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 4 | 1.5 | 6 |
| Seminar | 12 | 1.5 | 18 |
| Independent online learning hours | 64 | ||
| Private study hours | 212 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
A formal formative assessment opportunity will be provided, which is specifically pedagogically aligned to the summative assessment task. As part of this, each student will receive individual feedback designed to support the development of knowledge and skills that will be later assessed in the summative assessment.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/23/2024
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