UK Home Study Psychology Studies and Criminology Degree

The Theoretical Criminology module is part of the distance learning BA (Hons) Psychology Studies and Criminology course.

The home study BA (Hons) Psychology Studies and Criminology course allows you to study for a psychology and criminology degree through convenient and cost-effective distance learning. The course is structured in small, manageable modules, and to gain an honours degree you need to complete all modules.

The Theoretical Criminology module examines the main theories and perspectives that underpin criminology. You'll study topics such as the nature and history of thinking in criminology, the influence of the Chicago school of sociology, and sub-cultural theory. You'll also look at radical criminology and feminist criminology, as well as left and right realism.

In addition to forming part of the home study BA (Hons) Psychology Studies and Criminology course, the Theoretical Criminology module is also available to study on a standalone basis as part of your personal development.
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Theoretical Criminology 

What are the main theories and perspectives that have shaped criminology? This fascinating module looks at topics such as the nature and history of thinking in criminology, the influence of the Chicago school of sociology and sub-cultural theory. You'll also look at radical criminology and feminist criminology, as well as left and right realism.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

>Introduction; nature and history of criminology
>Classicism; neo-classicism
>Positivism
>Chicago School of Sociology: ecology
>Control theory, functionalist analysis, anomie; sub-cultural theory
>The labelling perspective
>Radical criminology and feminist criminology
>Left realism
>Right realism
>Critical criminology, censure theory, and postmodern criminology

Assessment 

There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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