Theories of Criminal Behaviour

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand genetic and biological theories of criminal behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the main features of biological and genetic theories, the work into genetic transmission and evaluate the usefulness of these theories to developing an understanding of criminal behaviour. 

    This may include the work of Sheldon Lombroso.

2.

Show awareness of social theories of criminal behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the main features of a range of social theories including the work on social construction of criminal behaviour.

  • 2.2

    Evaluate the usefulness of social theories to an understanding of criminal behaviour.

3.

Show awareness of personality theories of criminal behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the main features of personality theories, evaluating their usefulness in understanding criminal behaviour.