Overview
The central question you’ll explore in this Crime, harm and the state module from The Open University UK is why some events which cause harm, of various kinds, are formally labelled and treated as crimes when others are not, and how and why this can vary by region and over time.
Through a variety of engaging and thought-provoking case studies, you'll explore the processes of criminalisation and definitions of crime, harm and justice, as well as relationships between the Global North and the Global South.
You’ll also critically consider the role and function of criminological theory and its proximity to state power, and have an opportunity to develop your own criminological imagination and identity through a range of virtual learning environment activities and assessments.
What's included
You'll be provided with two printed books and have access to the module website, which includes:- a week-by-week study planner
- module materials
- module specific forums
- audio and video content
- assessment guide
- online tutorial access.
Programme Structure
Topics:
- In Block 1 you'll be introduced to the concept of power to explore how and why certain harms come to be criminalised while others do not.
- Through Block 2 you'll explore the concept of discourse as an aid to investigating how and why some harms come to be constructed as crimes while other harms are, at best, neglected and, at worst, denied.
- In Block 3, you'll develop a deeper understanding of the concept of the state and examine further the role of states in both mitigating and producing harm.
- Finally, Block 4 gives you the opportunity to synthesise your understanding of the empirical, conceptual and theoretical material you have explored to this point. It introduces the concept of resistance and provides and encourages you to consider the interactions between power, discourse, the state and resistance for understanding the relationships between crime and harm.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 15 other Short Courses in Criminal Law in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU level 3 module. OU level 3 modules build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from previous studies at OU levels 1 and 2. They are intended only for students who have recent experience of higher education in a related subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.