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This course introduces students to the study of victims and the field of victimology. It offers a critical, theoretical, policy, and historically grounded approach to understanding who is likely to become a victim of crime and how they are responded to by society. It considers the extent and impact of victimisation on individuals, communities and society. We also explore how agencies and criminal justice respond to victimisation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
This course introduces students to the study of victims and the field of victimology. It offers a critical, theoretical, policy, and historically grounded approach to understanding who is likely to become a victim of crime and how they are responded to by society. It draws on key literature to consider victims of crime, and the extent and impact of victimisation on individuals, communities and society. We explore how agencies and criminal justice respond to victimisation, and the representation of victims in media and popular discourses. Crucially, we focus on the importance of understanding victims’ lived experiences and how crime has impacted on their lives, to inform and improve policy and practice in victim support, policing and criminal justice.
The course considers victims and victimisation in a critical, comparative and engaging manner. It also highlights the influence of national and international trends and developments. Key issues, themes and concepts which are typically addressed may include:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 32,33 | Feedback Weeks | 39 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission in writing or online. In person feedback is also available if requested. |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to critically assess and analyse theories and research on victims and victimisation. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate the response to victims of crime by the public, media, criminal justice agencies, and police, and the policies and legislation relating to victim support. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will have an understanding of the historical, cultural, political and social factors which impact on victims and victimisation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with theories and research in victimology from a sociological and criminological perspective. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 19,20 | Feedback Weeks | 24,25 | |
| Feedback |
Reflective essay |
Word Count | 2000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to critically assess and analyse theories and research on victims and victimisation. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate the response to victims of crime by the public, media, criminal justice agencies, and police, and the policies and legislation relating to victim support. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will have an understanding of the historical, cultural, political and social factors which impact on victims and victimisation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with theories and research in victimology from a sociological and criminological perspective. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 4000 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to critically assess and analyse theories and research on victims and victimisation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will have an understanding of the historical, cultural, political and social factors which impact on victims and victimisation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with theories and research in victimology from a sociological and criminological perspective. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate the response to victims of crime by the public, media, criminal justice agencies, and police, and the policies and legislation relating to victim support. |
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