Study programmeFrançais
Criminology
Programme component of Master's Degree in Psychology à la Faculty of Psychology and Education
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UP-M1-MPSYCH-037-MCompulsory UETHIRY BenjaminP352 - Psychologie légale
  • THIRY Benjamin

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français3000005.005.00

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SEPL-099Criminology300000Q1100.00%
Unité d'enseignement

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse a situation (individually or collectively) in reference to theories and methodological approaches within psychology.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations.
    • Analyse and model a situation (individually or collectively) by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches.
  • Justifiably choose an intervention and implement and evaluate it.
    • Master knowledge on interventions to improve a given situation (individually or collectively), as well as implement them.
    • Critically analyse the extent and limitations of different types of intervention.
    • Develop a plan of intervention or management in a rigorous and justified manner, taking into account all relevant factors (including underlying issues and associated risks).
    • Implement intervention with reference to theoretical models of intervention, taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
    • Appropriately apply different types of intervention.
  • Act ethically and professionally.
    • Refer to ethical principles to define the framework of their professional practice.
    • Adopt professional attitudes (think critically, avoid prejudices, respect professional confidentiality, etc.).
  • Master scientific research methods in psychology.
    • Adequately interpret results taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.

Learning Outcomes of UE

To learn basic theoretical knowledge in the field of criminology; To understand key issues of criminology; To develop critical thinking in the field of criminology.

Content of UE

Definition and goals of criminology ; Concept of crime and social issues ; Crime statistics: usefulness and limitations ; Theoretical models explaining the crime ; Models of intervention against crime ; Ethical issues related to criminology.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • Written examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SEPL-099
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SEPL-099
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AA
P-SEPL-099

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SEPL-099Thiry B. (2014). Manuel d'introduction à la criminologie. Bruylant. Bruxelles.

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SEPL-099

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SEPL-099Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SEPL-099Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SEPL-099Autorisé
Date de génération : 17/03/2017
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