The aim of Modern Studies is to develop knowledge and understanding of the modern world we live in and the issues that arise in it. The course is split into three main units of work:

Understanding criminal behaviour

You will study the nature and extent of criminal behaviour, theories of criminal behaviour and the social and economic effects of criminal behaviour. This will involve engaging with Sociology and Criminology.

Responses by society to crime.

You will study theories and explanations of responses to crime and current responses to crime. These include looking at whether the justice system should be focused on punishment or rehabilitation, comparing and contrasting the systems in a range of countries.

Research methods

You will study research methodology and moral and ethical issues associated with research.

Dissertation: Producing a 5000 word piece of work, based on a topic that interests you. You will be expected to complete a range of research on this topic - primary and secondary.

You will receive regular feedback on your progress from homework tasks, feedback on drafts, timed questions and prelim exams.

The exam will be between April and June and involves two essays which are worth 30 marks each, and two research methods questions which are worth 15 marks each. The dissertation is worth 50 marks and makes up 28% of your final grade.

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