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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU006605
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the social construction and relativity of crime and deviance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Differentiate between crime and deviance.
  • 1.2
    Analyse the social construction of crime and deviance.

2

Understand the measurement, extent of and distribution of crime.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Evaluate the reliability and validity of official statistics, self-report and victim surveys.
  • 2.2
    Examine and interpret over- and under-representation of different social groups in crime statistics.

3

Understand sociological explanations and theories of crime and deviance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Evaluate explanations and theories of crime and deviance.