Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 11 x 2 Hour Seminars |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OR ASSIGNMENTS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3,000 WORDS | 80% |
| Semester Assessment | ORAL PRESENTATION | 20% |
| Supplementary Assessment | WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 3,000 WORDS TO BE RESUBMITTED, IF FAILED | 80% |
| Supplementary Assessment | ORAL PRESENTATION OR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT IN LIEU OF ORAL PRESENTATION TO BE SUBMITTED, IF FAILED | 20% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the epistemic underpinnings of the social sciences
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in the social sciences
Critically understand and appreciate the way in which social scientific research method may be employed in legal and criminological research and in policy development
Critically engage in the discussion of the epistemic presuppositions, method and social and political implications of social scientific research method
Demonstrate a general understanding of the implications of social science research methodology for the development of particular research projects
Apply a critical and well-informed understanding of social scientific research methodology to the effective development of an original research problematic or project in the field of Law and Criminology
Brief description
This module will provide training in the use of (a) quantitative and (b) qualitative research methodology in the context of criminological and socio-legal research, and of methodological issues which arise in relation to research at the law/science interface.
Content
Quantitative methodology in the socio-legal field
Quantitative methodology in the criminological field
Qualitative methodology in the socio-legal field
Qualitative methodology in the criminological field
Methodological issues at the interface of law and science
Transferable skills
Throughout the module, students will practise and develop their skills of research, analysis, time-management, oral and written presentation. In seminars they will develop their ability to listen, understand and explain subject related topics as well as present a point of view orally and discuss their thoughts with the rest of the class; their assignments will enable them to develop their skills of independent research, analysis, presentation and writing (including data collection and retrieval, IT and time management). All learning throughout the module will be relevant to a career in any legal profession.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7