CE5123: Criminal Law

School Continuing and Professional Education
Department Code LEARN
Module Code CE5123
External Subject Code M200
Number of Credits 10
Level L4
Language of Delivery English
Module Leader Ms Janet Stephens
Semester Autumn Semester
Academic Year 2015/6

Outline Description of Module

Approximately six million crimes are notified to the police every year. However, it is suggested that it is not crime that is on the increase but the reporting and recording of offences as well as the number of offences created by Parliament each year. This course assumes no prior knowledge and covers aspects of criminal law considered at the Crown Court.

How the module will be delivered

METHODS OF TEACHING: Weekly 2-hour lectures/seminars (20 hours)

How the module will be assessed

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Written assignment or portfolio of shorter assignments which assess knowledge and understanding of the course materials.

Assessment Breakdown

Type % Title Duration(hrs)
Written Assessment 100 Criminal Law N/A

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