Criminal Law
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | TL00BR28 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2027-2028) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Teirfolk-Naarmala, Marika |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, you will understand and master the key concepts and principles of criminal law. You will also have an in-depth knowledge of the criminal process from the preliminary investigation through the consideration of charges to the resolution of the case and the possible enforcement of the sentence. Upon completing the course, you will also be familiar with the criminal law sanction system. By following the handling of a criminal case in the district or court of appeal, you will understand the criminal process from a procedural perspective and become acquainted with the substantive part of the criminal code (crime classifications) on a practical level. Additionally, after completing the course, you will be able to integrate the knowledge gained from previous courses into criminal law.
Student's Workload
In higher education, 1 credit corresponds to 27 hours of student work. For this course, that means 135 hours, which are divided into contact hours, exercises, and independent study.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Second-year specialization studies.
Contents
Understanding and internalizing the key concepts and principles of criminal law.
Familiarity with the different stages of the criminal process (including preliminary investigation, consideration of charges, handling of the case, enforcement of the sentence, mediation).
Knowledge of criminal law legislation (including the Criminal Code, Imprisonment Act, Coercive Measures Act, etc.).
Understanding the main features of the criminal law sanction system.
Deepening knowledge by following the handling of a criminal case/cases in the district or court of appeal for one day and writing a report.
Integrating the knowledge gained from previous studies into the topics covered in the course.
Regional Impact
Possible visits to local authorities.
Internationality
Internationality is reflected in this course from the perspective of EU law.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Moodle materials
Current legislation
Course literature and other materials specified by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Teaching methods depend on whether it is a contact teaching group or a blended learning implementation.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5: The student has an excellent command of the key concepts and principles of criminal law. The student has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the criminal process from the preliminary investigation to the consideration of charges and the handling of the case in the district court.
Grade 3: The student has a good command of the key concepts and principles of criminal law. The student has a clear understanding of the criminal process from the preliminary investigation to the consideration of charges and the handling of the case in the district court.
Grade 1: The student has a satisfactory command of the key concepts and principles of criminal law. The student has a satisfactory understanding of the criminal process from the preliminary investigation to the consideration of charges and the handling of the case in the district court.
Due to the nature of the subject, the assessment emphasizes a comprehensive understanding and mastery of the subject matter.