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Course unit, curriculum year 2022–2023
SSR.PPA.070

Crime and Criminal Policy, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)
Course code
SSR.PPA.070
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Katri Sieberg
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Criminal Justice and Policy is designed to approach the topic of crime and criminal behavior using new perspectives. Traditional approaches to crime treat the criminal as a deviant. While this focus is useful, it ignores cases in which criminals make well-informed, rational decisions. By treating criminals as rational actors, we can identify factors that influence their decisions and design policy to create disincentives crime. In particular, we will explore the effects of current policy on criminal behavior and will attempt to find better alternatives.
Learning outcomes
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

30.08.2022 16.10.2022
Active in period 1 (1.8.2022–23.10.2022)