Riots, Strikes, Revolts (L2903B)

15 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore riots and uprisings from a sociological and criminological perspective. You’ll cover:

  • specific uprisings and the phenomenon of uprisings in general
  • the significance of uprisings in popular culture
  • law enforcement responses.

You’ll use specific case studies from the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting patterns and key aspects of their development and policing. Topics include:

  • the material conditions of uprisings
  • the role of policing and law enforcement
  • global patterns in revolts, uprisings and riots
  • the relevance of structural inequalities
  • the significance of race, gender, class and sexuality in specific riots.

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.

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