Murder, Media and Morality in Victorian London

University of Westminster

Course Description

  • Course Name

    Murder, Media and Morality in Victorian London

  • Host University

    University of Westminster

  • Location

    London, England

  • Area of Study

    Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Field Component, Forensic Science, History, Media Studies, Radio - Television - Film

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Lower

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    Hours & Credits

  • UK Credits

    20
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    4
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    6
  • Overview

    Level 4

    The module explores the Ripper murders, social history of the East End, London in the late Victorian era, the representation of the killings in the media, in film and literature, the historiography of the Ripper murders.

    Site visits: students will visit the Museum of London, Tate Britain, The Royal London Hospital, The Metropolitan Police Heritage Centre, Sir John Soane’s Museum, The Bishopsgate Institute, the Museum of London Docklands. The students will also go on a walking tour to ‘map’ the Ripper murders and get to grips with the geography of the East End.

    Note: these visits are subject to change.

    For detailed information about this module, please refer to the 4HISTOO8X Murder, Media and Morality in Victorian London syllabus

Course Disclaimer

Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.

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Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.

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