The Death Penalty (L4091A)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

On this module, you’ll use different approaches to study the death penalty’s history and its use today, including:

  • sociological
  • criminological
  • socio-legal
  • cultural.

You’ll focus on a cultural perspective to understand the symbolic meanings of punishment and how they relate to social change. 

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: