Hate Crime (M3103)
Hate Crime and the Law
Module M3103
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the key concepts which underlie the term "hate crime".
Critically assess the role that the criminal law plays in preventing and punishing hate crime offenders.
Critically engage with the main theoretical and practical arguments for and against the implementation of different types of hate crime law.
Carry out a piece of independent research into an issue of hate crime relating to law, criminal justice, criminology and/or victimology.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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