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Course Description
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Course Name
Crime and Justice in Scotland: The Criminal in Scottish Society
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Criminal Justice, Criminology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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SCQF Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module is designed to introduce students to the subject of criminology through the lens of the Scottish Criminal Justice System. The module begins with an overview of the Scottish Criminal Justice System before examining the major avenues by which the public obtain information about crime - as victims of crime and from the media and official statistics. The module examines the processes that have developed our definitions of crime and the broader social and political context within which this crime occurs.
Excursion(s): This module includes a visit to the Surgeon's Hall in Edinburgh to discuss the criminal case of Burke and Hare as well as the inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations