16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr S James. Normally 25 points of first-year Criminology. First semester Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week. Upon completion of the subject, students should:

• understand the broad historical origins of modern law enforcement;
• understand the broad functions, structures and purposes of modern law enforcement;
• be able to identify the historical, theoretical, political and functional contexts in which modern law enforcement takes place;
• be able to analyse critically current developments in law enforcement in terms of their historical, theoretical, political and functional contexts;
• be able to present and discuss law enforcement issues in a succinct and scholarly manner.

An overview of the political, social and historical forces which shape law enforcement organisations and policies. Up to 5,000 words of written work. An examination of up to two hours may be substituted for part of the written work. 16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr S James. Normally, 25 points of first-year Sociology. First semester Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial. Upon completion of the subject, students should:

• understand the broad historical origins of modern law enforcement;
• understand the broad functions, structures and purposes of modern law enforcement;
• be able to identify the historical, theoretical, political and functional contexts in which modern law enforcement takes place;
• be able to analyse critically current developments in law enforcement in terms of their historical, theoretical, political and functional contexts;
• be able to present and discuss law enforcement issues in a succinct and scholarly manner.

An overview of the political, social and historical forces which shape law enforcement organisations and policies. Up to 5,000 words of written work. An examination of up to two hours may be substituted for part of the written work.