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Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for BA Criminology

1. Programme title BA Criminology

2. Awarding institution Middlesex University

3. Teaching institution Middlesex University

4. Programme accredited by N/A

5. Final qualification BA Honours

6. Academic year 2013/14

7. Language of study English

8. Mode of study F/T, P/T, TKSW

9. Criteria for admission to the programme

The University’s standard entry requirement is 240 to 280 UCAS tariff points; however, mature applicants with relevant experience and qualifications, including access course qualifications are also welcomed, provided they can show evidence of ability to benefit from the programme.

International students who have not been taught in the English medium must show evidence of proven ability in English such as TOEFL grade 550 or IELTS grade 6.5.

University policies supporting students with disabilities apply, as described in the University Regulations ‘Information for students with disabilities’.

10. Aims of the programme

The programme aims to:

Support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in criminology

Encourage the development in students of a critical approach to their studies, evaluating theory and evidence accordingly

Prepare students to be participants in society through an awareness and understanding of crime and crime control in society

Equip students in effective written, oral and IT communications skills

Develop in students analytical, research and graduate skills relevant to a range of professions

Encourage students to develop as autonomous learners; and instil a culture of lifelong learning among students

Provide a thorough grounding in major areas of criminology that enables students to progress to postgraduate training and education

11. Programme outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding Teaching/learning methods

Programme Specification

On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of:

1. A range of key concepts and

theoretical approaches within criminology

2. Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to crime and responses to crime and deviance

3. The use of comparison in relation to crime and responses to crime and deviance

4. Complex social problems by applying criminological theories of crime and responses to crime and deviance

5. A range of perspectives to assess crime and victimisation

6. Qualitative and quantitative research designs

7. The value of criminological work on crimeresponses to crime and deviance, and representations of these in relation to policy questions at national, international and global levels

8. How the discipline of criminology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding.

9. Human rights issues and efforts to prevent harm and ensure personal safety

10. Different institutional cultures, historical and contemporary trends in criminal justice work, and the implications of changes in the values governing such work and practice in a diverse society.

11. The values and processes that underpin developments in criminal justice, criminal law and courts and prisons and the practices of agencies which administer sentencing and alternatives.

Students gain knowledge and understanding through active participation in a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, weekly assignments and practical exercises, tutorials, e-mail support, independent self-directed study and/or experiential learning Assessment Students’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by way of various summative assessment methods ranging from seen and unseen examinations, coursework essays and portfolios. Formative assessment methods are employed in a range of modules covering core knowledge and understanding to aid students’ developmental progress

B. Cognitive (thinking) skills

1. Draw on relevant evidence to evaluate competing perspectives

2. Draw on materials from a range of sources and demonstrate an ability to synthesise them

3. Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology, and draw logical and appropriate

Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through lectures, seminars, workshops, exercises, presentations, resource-based learning and self-directed study with one-to-one tutorial assistance. Assessment Students’ cognitive skills are assessed

conclusions

4. Assess the values and practices of key agencies which administer responses to crime and deviance

summatively by coursework and examinations; and formatively by the submission of reports and work in progress.

C. Practical skills

(Subject specific practical skills) 1. Formulate and investigate

criminological questions 2. Design and use appropriate research

strategies for specific research problems using quantitative and qualitative methods

3. Summarise and explain empirical information and research findings about crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance; and assess the methodology used

4. Distinguish between ethical and unethical research practice in criminology

5. Recognise the ethical implications of research into criminological questions and identify appropriate solutions

6. Discuss criminological topics with an appreciation of criminological theory, of evidence, and of relevance to current debates, and to present the conclusions in a variety of academic formats

7. Gather appropriate qualitative or quantitative information to address criminological questions in relation to crime, victimisation, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these using qualitative and quantitative methods

8. Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate

9. Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in criminology

Teaching/learning methods Students learn subject specific practical skills through active participation in formal and informal learning environments that makes use of instructional lectures, workshops, seminars, student presentations and completion of exercises, tutorials, e-mail support and self-directed study. Practical skill C5 is further developed by dissertation supervision at level 6 Assessment Students’ subject specific practical skills are assessed by way of seen and unseen examinations, coursework, portfolios and web-based assignments Formative assessment methodologies are also employed to assist students’ development of these practical skills

D. Graduate Skills

On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Effective learning 2. Communication 3. Teamwork 4. Information Technology 5. Numeracy 6. Career Development

Teaching/learning methods Students acquire graduate skills through practical work and structured opportunities for learning offered by assessment schemes Assessment Graduate skills are developed and assessed in our core skills level 4 to 6 modules using a variety of assessment methodologies.

12. Programme structure

12.1 Overall structure of the programme

The BA (Hons) Criminology programme is studied over three years full-time, 4 years in sandwich (placement) mode, or between 4, 5, and 7 years part-time.

The programme is arranged into year-long modules, comprising two teaching terms in each academic year.

The programme is divided into study units called modules

Each module has a credit value of 30 credits. Placement years (sandwich mode) attract a 120 credit value for the year.

Each 30 credit module represents approximately 300 hours of student learning, endeavour and assessment including formal teaching, for which hours vary across levels and modules.

Each stage of the programme has an equivalent of 120 credits, with a total of 360 credits required to obtain the BA (Hons) Criminology degree.

12.2 Levels and modules.

Level 4

COMPULSORY1 OPTIONAL2 PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must take all of the following: CRM1400 CRM1410 SOC1400 CRM1420

N/A

The core CRM1410 and CRM1420 modules must be successfully completed to progress to Level 5 study

Level 5

COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must take all of the following: CRM2500 CRM2510 CRM2540 SOC2500

N/A

The core CRM2540, CRM2500 and SOC2500 modules must be successfully completed to progress to CRM3580

Level 6


1Compulsory modules are those that must be taken, that is, the qualification cannot be made unless these modules have been

successfully completed. Each of these modules makes a unique contribution to the learning objectives of the programme. 2Optional modules are those from which a specified minimum number must be taken, that is, the qualification cannot be given

unless this specified minimum number of optional modules have been successfully completed. Each of the possible combinations of optional modules will make a similarly unique contribution to the achievement of the learning objectives of the programme.

Students must take all of the following: CRM3580

Students must also choose at least 3 from the following: LAW 3330 or CRM3590 CRM3500 CRM3501 CRM3520 CRM3530 CRM3540 CRM3550 CRM3570

12.3 Non-compensatable modules.

Module level Module code

Level 4 CRM1410, CRM1420

Level 5 CRM2540, CRM2500, SOC2500

Level 6 CRM3580

13. Curriculum map

See attached.

14. Information about assessment regulations

The Department of Criminology and Sociology adheres to the Middlesex University Guide and Regulations on all assessment regulations.

15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support (if applicable)

The Employability Service and Department of Criminology and Sociology have built up a wide range of placement opportunities for criminology students in, for example, prisons, the Home Office, local authorities and research institutions. We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service.

16. Future careers (if applicable)

A variety of careers are open to criminology graduates. These include Local Authorities, for example in Community Safety; Youth Services; Social Work; research; crime analysis; housing and environmental health; and drugs and alcohol case work. Opportunities exist in the National Offender Management System (NOMS) - formerly the prison service and the probation service. Career openings include supervising offenders in the community. There are opportunities in the police, which take the form of police officer, police community support officer, or a member of civilian staff who support the police. Other investigative agencies also recruit from within this discipline i.e. The Border Agency; OfCom; Health and Safety Executive; Trading Standards Office. Some opportunities are also within the legal system (with possibly some legal training) either as a support or case worker for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) or solicitors' offices as a legal representative or in private chambers. Agencies also advertise for students who graduate in Criminology in areas relating to community based private projects, often with the young and the elderly.The voluntary sector as a Victim Support worker and Care Worker are also considerations.

17. Particular support for learning (if applicable)

Our students are encouraged to take full advantage of University-level and student union learning support schemes and facilities.

18. JACS code (or other relevant coding system)

L370

19. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s)

Criminology

20. Reference points

QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Criminology (2007) and Sociology (2007)

QAA Institutional Audit, 2003 and 2005

The Learning Framework Programme Design Guide (2006)

Middlesex University and School of Law, Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Strategy and Policies

Middlesex University and School of Law, Graduate Skills Strategy

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern

Ireland (August 2008)

QAA Guidelines and Information

Student Feedback

External Examiner Feedback

21. Other information

N/A

Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of

the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be

expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are

provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your

programme handbook and the University Regulations.

Curriculum map for BA Criminology This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.

Programme learning outcomes BA Criminology

Knowledge and Understanding Practical Skills

A1 A range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within criminology C1 Formulate and investigate criminological questions

A2 Of social diversity and inequality and their C2 Design and use appropriate research strategies for specific research

effects in relation to crime, and responses to crime and deviance problems using quantitative and qualitative methods

A3 C3 Summarise and explain empirical information and research findings

The use of comparison in relation about crime and responses to crime and deviance; and

to crime and responses to crime and deviance assess the methodology used

A4 C4 Distinguish between ethical and unethical research practice in

Complex Social problems by applying criminological theories of crimeand responses to crime and deviance criminology

A5 C5 Recognise the ethical implications of research into criminological

A range of perspectives to assess crimeand victimisation questions and identify appropriate solutions

A6 Qualitative and quantitative research C6 Discuss criminological topics with an appreciation of criminological

theory, of evidence, and of relevance to current debates, and to present

the conclusions in a variety of academic formats

A7 C7 Gather appropriate qualitative or quantitative information to address

criminological questions in relation to crime, responses

The value of criminological work on crime, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these in relation to policy questions at national, international and global levels. to crime and deviance, and representations of these using qualitative

and quantitative methods

A8 C8 Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate

How the discipline of criminology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding

A9 C9 Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically

Human rights issues and efforts to prevent harm and ensure personal safety driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in criminology

A10

Different institutional cultures, historical and contemporary trends in criminal justice work, and the implications of changes in the in the values governing such work and practice in a diversesociety.

A11

The values and processes that underpin developments in criminal justice and the practices of agencies which administer sentencing and alternatives

Cognitive Skills Graduate Skills

B1 Draw on relevant evidence to evaluate competing perspectives D1 Effective learning

B2 Draw on materials from a range of sources and demonstrate an ability D2 Communication

to synthesise them

B3 Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology, and D3 Teamwork

draw logical and appropriate conclusions

B4 Assess the values and practices of key agencies which administer D4 Information technology

responses to crime and deviance

D5 Numeracy

D6 Career Development

Programme outcomes – highest level to be achieved by all graduates

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Module Title Module Code

by Level

Programme outcomes


Crime & Control in Social Context

CRM1400 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Explaining Crime

CRM1410 X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Skills & Methods in Criminology and Sociology

CRM1420 X X X X X X X X X X

Understanding Contemporary Society: Issues and Debates

SOC1400 X X X X X X X X X X

Institutions of Criminal Justice


Criminology in Late Modernity


Urban Criminology


Approaches to Research in the Social Sciences

SOC2500 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Violent Crime CRM3500 X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Children and Victims as Offenders


Justice Punishment and Human Rights

CRM3550 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Drugs, Crime and Criminal Justice


Gangs and Group Offending

CRM3540 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Organised and White Collar Crime


Environmental Justice and Green Criminology

CRM3570 X X X X X X X

Special Constabulary

CRM3590 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Integrated Learning and Work Placement

LAW3330 X X X X X X X X X X

Work Based Internship


Dissertation (30 credits)


Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for BA Criminology (Criminal Justice)

1. Programme title BA Criminology (Criminal Justice)









The University’s standard entry requirement is 240 to 280 UCAS tariff points. However, mature applicants with relevant experience and qualifications, including access course qualifications are also welcomed, provided they can show evidence of ability to benefit from the programme.





Support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in criminology and criminal justice

Encourage the development in students of a critical approach to their studies, evaluating theory and evidence accordingly

Prepare students to be participants in society through an awareness and understanding of crime, crime control and the agents of criminal justice in society




Provide a thorough grounding in major areas in the study of criminal justice and criminology that enables students to progress to postgraduate training and education



A. Knowledge and understanding On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of:


theoretical approaches within criminology and criminal justice

2. Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance

3. The use of comparison in relation to crime and responses to crime and deviance

4. Complex social problems by applying criminological theories of crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance

5. A range of perspectives to assess crime and responses to crime and deviance

6. Qualitative and quantitative research designs to study crime, criminal justice policy and institutions

7. The value of criminological work on crime, victimisation, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these in relation to policy questions at national, international and global levels

8. How the discipline of criminology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding.


10. Different institutional cultures, historical and contemporary trends in criminal justice work, and the implications of changes in the values governing such work and practice in a diverse society.

11. The values and processes that underpin developments in criminal justice, criminal law and courts and prisons and the practices of agencies which administer sentencing and alternatives.

Teaching/learning methods Students gain knowledge and understanding through active participation in a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, weekly assignments and practical exercises, tutorials, e-mail support, independent self-directed study and/or experiential learning Assessment Students’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by way of various summative assessment methods ranging from seen and unseen examinations, coursework essays and portfolios Formative assessment methods are employed in a range of modules covering core knowledge and understanding to aid students’ developmental progress

B. Cognitive (thinking) skills 1. Draw on relevant evidence to

evaluate competing perspectives 2. Draw on materials from a range of

Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through lectures, seminars, workshops, exercises, presentations, resource-based learning

sources and demonstrate an ability to synthesise them

3. Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology and criminal justice, and draw logical and appropriate conclusions

4. Assess the values and practices of key agencies which administer responses to crime and deviance

and self-directed study with one-to-one tutorial assistance. Assessment Students’ cognitive skills are assessed summatively by coursework and examinations; and formatively by the submission of reports and work in progress.

C. Practical skills

(Subject specific practical skills) 1. Formulate and investigate

criminological questions 2. Design and use appropriate research

strategies for specific research problems using quantitative and qualitative methods


4. Distinguish between ethical and unethical research practice in criminal justice and criminology





9. Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in criminology


D. Graduate Skills

On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Effective learning 2. Communication

Teaching/learning methods Students acquire graduate skills through practical work and structured opportunities for learning offered by assessment schemes Assessment

3. Teamwork 4. Information Technology 5. Numeracy 6. Career Development

Graduate skills are developed and assessed in our core skills level 4-6 modules using a variety of assessment methodologies.


12. 1 Overall structure of the programme

The BA (Hons) Criminology (Criminal Justice) programme is studies over three years full-time, 4 years in sandwich (placement) mode, or between 4,5, and 7 years part-time.



Each module has a credit value of 30 credits. Placement years (sandwich mode) attract a 120 credit value for the year.


Each year of the programme has an equivalent of 120 credits, with a total 360 credits required to obtain the BA (Hons) Criminology (Criminal Justice) degree.


Level 4


Students must take all of the following: CRM1400 CRM1410 SOC1400 CRM1420

N/A


Level 5






N/A

The core CRM2500, CRM2530, and SOC2500 modules must be successfully completed to progress to the CRM3580 module.

Level 6


Students must take all of the following: CRM3580 CRM3550

Students must also choose at least 2 from the following: LAW 3330 or CRM 3590 CRM3500 CRM3501 CRM3520 CRM3530 CRM3540 CRM3570



Level 4 CRM1410 and CRM1420

Level 5 CRM2500, CRM2530 and SOC2500


13. Curriculum map

See attached.




The Employability Service and Department of Criminology and Sociology have built up a wide range of placement opportunities for criminology students in, for example, prisons, the home office, local authorities and research institutions We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service..


A variety of careers are open to criminology graduates. These include Local Authorities, for example in Community Safety; Youth Services; Social Work; research; crime analysis; housing and environmental health; drugs and alcohol case work. Opportunities exist in the National Offender Management System (NOMS) - formerly the prison service and the probation service. Career openings include supervising offenders in the community. There are opportunities in the police, which take the form of police officer,

police community support officer, or a member of civilian staff who support the police. Some opportunities are also within the legal system (with possibly some legal training) either as a support or case worker for the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) or solicitors' offices as a legal representative or in private chambers.Agencies also advertise for students who graduate in Criminology in areas relating to community based private projects, often with the young and the elderly. The voluntary sector as a Victim Support worker and Care Worker are also considerations.


Our students are encouraged to take full advantage of University-level and student union learning support schemes and facilities


L371


Criminology


QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Criminology (2007) and Sociology (2007).









Student Feedback



N/A

Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your programme handbook and the University Regulations.

Curriculum map for BA Criminology (Criminal Justice) This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.

Programme learning outcomes


A1

A range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within criminology and criminal justice C1 Formulate and investigate criminological questions

A2

Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance C2 Design and use appropriate research strategies for specific research

problems using quantitative and qualitative methods

A3

The use of comparison in relation to crime and responses to crime and deviance C3 Summarise and explain empirical information and research findings

about crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance; and

assess the methodology used

A4

Complex social problems by applying criminological theories of crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance C4 Distinguish between ethical and unethical research practice in

Criminal justice and criminology

A5

A range of perspectives to assess crime and responses to crime and deviance C5 Recognise the ethical implications of research into criminological

questions and identify appropriate solutions

A6

Qualitative and quantitative research designs to study crime, criminal justice policy and institutions C6 Discuss criminological topics with an appreciation of criminological

theory, of evidence, and of relevance to current debates, and to present

the conclusions in a variety of academic formats

A7

The value of criminological work on crime, victimisation, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these in relation to policy questions at national, international and global levels C7 Gather appropriate qualitative or quantitative information to address

criminological questions in relation to crime, victimisation, responses

to crime and deviance, and representations of these using qualitative

and quantitative methods

A8 How the discipline of criminology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding C8 Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate

A9 Human rights issues and efforts to prevent harm and ensure personal safety C9 Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically

driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in criminology

A10

Different institutional cultures, historical and contemporary trends in criminal justice work, and the implications of changes in the values governing such work and practice in a diverse society.

A11

The values and processes that underpin developments in criminal justice, criminal law and courts and prisons and the practices of agencies which administer sentencing and alternatives.




to synthesise them

B3 Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology and criminal justice, and draw logical and appropriate conclusions D3 Teamwork



D5 Numeracy




2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


by Level

Programme outcomes




Explaining Crime


Researching Communities: Developing Criminological and Sociological Skills


Understanding

Contemporary Society: Issues and Debates






Criminal Courts and Prisons

CRM2530 X X X X X X X X X

















CRM3570 X X X X X X X


LAW3330 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X





Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for BA Criminology (Youth Justice)

1. Programme title BA Criminology (Youth Justice)














Support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in youth justice and criminology

Encourage the development in students of a critical approach to youth justice studies and criminology, evaluating theory and evidence accordingly





Provide a thorough grounding in major areas of criminology that enables students to progress to postgraduate training and education



A. Knowledge and understanding On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of:


theoretical approaches relating to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

2. Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

3. The use of comparison in relation to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

4. Complex social problems by applying theories relating to youth crime and youth victimisation

5. A range of perspectives to assess youth crime and victimisation

6. Qualitative and quantitative research designs to study youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

7. The value of criminological work on youth crime, youth victimisation, and youth justice in relation to policy

8. How the discipline of criminology’s approach to issues of youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice can be distinguished from other forms of understanding.

9. Human rights issues and efforts to prevent harm towards and ensure the personal safety of children and young people

10. How the different police cultures, trends in police work, and changes in the values governing police work and practice impact upon young people and their treatment as offenders and victims

11. The values and processes that underpin developments in youth justice and the practices of the youth courts, youth offending teams and young offender institutions and related bodies


B. Cognitive (thinking) skills 1. Draw on relevant evidence to

evaluate competing perspectives for understanding issues in youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

2. Draw on materials from a range of

Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through lectures, seminars, workshops, exercises, presentations, resource-based learning and self-directed study with one-to-one tutorial assistance.

sources and demonstrate an ability to synthesise them

3. Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology as they relate to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice, and draw logical and appropriate conclusions

4. Assess the values and practices of key agencies which administer youth justice

Assessment Students’ cognitive skills are assessed summatively by coursework and examinations; and formatively by the submission of reports and work in progress.

C. Practical skills

(Subject specific practical skills) 1. Formulate and investigate questions

about the extent and nature of youth crime and victimisation

2. Design and use appropriate research strategies for researching youth justice related issues and problems using quantitative and qualitative methods

3. Summarise and explain empirical information and research findings about youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice; and assess the methodologies used

4. Distinguish between ethical and unethical practice in research into youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

5. Recognise the ethical implications of research into youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice and identify appropriate solutions

6. Discuss issues in youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice by drawing on criminological theory and evidence, showing its relevance to current debates and presenting conclusions in a variety of academic formats

7. Gather appropriate qualitative or quantitative information to address criminological questions in relation to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice using qualitative and quantitative methods

8. Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate to the study of youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

9. Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluative research into youth crime, youth


victimisation and youth justice 10. Undertake basic risk assessments

relating to young offenders and victims 11. Design packages of care appropriate to

young offenders and victims drawing on evidence of good practice

D. Graduate Skills

On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to demonstrate: 1. Effective learning 2. Communication 3. Teamwork 4. Information Technology 5. Numeracy 6. Career Development

Teaching/learning methods Students acquire graduate skills through practical work and structured opportunities for learning offered by assessment schemes Assessment Graduate skills are developed and assessed in our core skills level 4-6 modules using a variety of assessment methodologies.



The BA Criminology (Youth Justice) programme is studies over three years full-time, 4 years in sandwich (placement) mode, or between 4, 5, and 7 years part-time.



Each module has a credit value of 30 credits. Placement year (sandwich mode) attracts a 120 credit value for the year.

Each 30credit module represents approximately 300 hours of student learning, endeavour and assessment including formal teaching, for which hours vary across levels and modules.

Each stage of the programme has an equivalent of 120 credits, with a total of 360 credits required to obtain the BA Criminology (Youth Justice) degree.


Level 4



N/A





Level 5



N/A

The core CRM2500, CRM2540, CRM2550 and SOC2500 modules must be successfully completed to progress to CRM3580

Level 6



Students must also choose at least 2 from the following:

LAW 3330 or CRM3590

CRM3500 CRM3520 CRM3540 CRM3550 CRM3560 CRM3570




Level 5 CRM2500,CRM2550 and SOC2500


13. Curriculum map

See attached.




The Employability Service and Department of Criminology and Sociology have built up a wide range of placement opportunities for criminology students in, for example, prisons, the home office, local authorities and research institutions. We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service. We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service.


A variety of careers are open to criminology graduates. These include Local Authorities, for example in Community Safety; Youth Services; Social Work; research; crime analysis; housing and environmental health; drugs and alcohol case work. Opportunities exist in the National Offender Management System (NOMS) - formerly the prison service and the probation service. Career openings include supervising offenders in the community. There are opportunities in the police, which take the form of police officer, police community support officer, or a member of civilian staff who support the police. . Some opportunities are also within the legal system (with possibly some legal training) either as a support or case worker for the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) or solicitors' offices as a legal representative or in private chambers. Agencies also advertise for students who graduate in Criminology in areas relating to community based private projects, often with the young and the elderly. The voluntary sector as a Victim Support worker and Care Worker are also considerations.




L392


Criminology











Student Feedback



N/A


Curriculum map for BA Criminology (Youth Justice) This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.



A1

A range of key concepts and theoretical approaches relating to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

C1 Formulate and investigate questions about the extent and nature of youth

crime and victimisation

A2

Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

C2

Design and use appropriate research strategies for researching youth justice related issues and problems using quantitative and qualitative methods

A3

The use of comparison in relation to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

C3

Summarise and explain empirical information and research findings about youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice; and assess the methodologies used

A4

Complex social problems by applying theories relating to youth crime and youth victimisation

C4 Distinguish between ethical and unethical practice in research into youth

crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

A5

A range of perspectives to assess youth crime and victimisation

C5

Recognise the ethical implications of research into youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice and identify appropriate solutions

A6

Qualitative and quantitative research designs to study youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

C6

Discuss issues in youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice by drawing on criminological theory and evidence, showing its relevance to current debates and presenting conclusions in a variety of academic formats

A7

The value of criminological work on youth crime, youth victimisation, and youth justice in relation to policy

C7

Gather appropriate qualitative or quantitative information to address criminological questions in relation to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice using qualitative and quantitative methods

A8

How the discipline of criminology’s approach to issues of youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice can be distinguished from other forms of understanding.

C8

Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate to the study of youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

A9

Human rights issues and efforts to prevent harm towards and ensure the personal safety of children and young people

C9

Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluative research into youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

A10

How the different police cultures, trends in police work, and changes in the values governing police work and practice impact upon young people and their treatment as offenders and victims

C10

Undertake basic risk assessments relating to young offenders and victims

A11

The values and processes that underpin developments in youth justice and the practices of the youth courts, youth offending teams and young offender institutions and related bodies

C11

Design packages of care appropriate to young offenders and victims drawing on evidence of good practice


B1

Draw on relevant evidence to evaluate competing perspectives for understanding issues in youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice

D1

Effective learning

B2

Draw on materials from a range of sources and demonstrate an ability to synthesise them

D2

Communication

B3

Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology as they relate to youth crime, youth victimisation and youth justice, and draw logical and appropriate conclusions

D3

Teamwork

B4 Assess the values and practices of key agencies which administer youth justice D4 Information technology

D5 Numeracy



A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8A A9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


by Level A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6



Explaining Crime




Understanding Contemporary Society: Issues and Debates






Youth Crime and Youth Justice













Homicide and Serious Crime Investigation

CRM3560 X X X X X X X X X


CRM3570 X X X X X X









Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for BA Criminology (Policing)

1. Programme title BA Criminology (Policing)













Support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in criminology, with a particular focus on policing

Encourage the development in students of a critical approach to criminology and policing, evaluating theory and evidence accordingly



Develop in students analytical, research and graduate skills relevant to a range of professions, with a particular focus on the Metropolitan Police Service


Provide a thorough grounding in major areas of criminology that enables students to progress to postgraduate training and education.


11. Programme outcomes.

A. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of:


theoretical approaches within policing

2. Contributions to the current policing debates and their effects on police policy and practice

3. Strengths and weaknesses in the debates relating to what policing is, the role of the police and police governance

4. The nature of enforcement and investigation with reference to the growth in the policy family and specialisation

5. Processes that underpin changes in policing over the last 40 years

6. A range of research strategies and methods used in police studies

7. Relationship between crime, disorder, poverty and social exclusion using evidence in a range of contexts.

8. The ways in which the study of police can contribute towards holding the police to account.


10. Different police cultures, historical and contemporary trends in police work, and the implications of changes in the values governing police work and police practice in a diverse society.

11. The values and processes that underpin developments in policing and criminal justice and the practices of agencies which administer as gate keepers of the criminal justice system


B. Cognitive (thinking) skills Teaching/learning methods

1. Assess a range of criminological, sociological, psychological perspectives and related disciplines and discuss the strengths of each for the understanding of events


3. Draw on evidence to evaluate competing explanations

4. Evaluate the viability of competing explanations in explaining problems in police studies, and draw appropriate conclusions

Students learn cognitive skills through lectures, seminars, workshops, exercises, presentations, resource-based learning and self-directed study with one-to-one tutorial assistance. Assessment Students’ cognitive skills are assessed summatively by coursework and examinations; and formatively by the submission of reports and work in progress.

C. Practical skills

(Subject specific practical skills) 1. Demonstrate an ability to formulate

key and informed questions associated with a variety of concerns about contemporary policing

2. Summarize and explain the findings of empirical criminological research findings about crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance, and assess the methodology used.

3. Practically select and use appropriate research tools in police studies

4. Gather appropriate information and evidence in police studies to answer informed questions

5. Analyse the ethical implications of social research in a variety of applied research settings

6. Discuss police related topics with an appreciation of theory, evidence and relevance to current debates and to present conclusions

7. Identify and comment on the value of police studies as a means to inform a range of community safety, local and central government policies.


9. Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in policing.


D. Graduate Skills

On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to demonstrate: 1. Effective learning 2. Communication

Teaching/learning methods Students acquire graduate skills through practical work and structured opportunities for learning offered by assessment schemes Assessment

3. Teamwork 4. Information Technology 5. Numeracy 6. Career Development

Graduate skills are developed and assessed in our core skills level 4-6 modules using a variety of assessment methodologies.



The BA (Hons) Policing programme is studies over three years full-time, 4 years in sandwich (placement) mode, or between 4, 5, and 7 years part-time.





Each stage of the programme has an equivalent of 120 credits, with a total of 360 credits required to obtain the BA Criminology (Policing) degree.

12.2 Levels and modules

Level 4



N/A


Level 5






N/A

The core CRM2500, CRM2520, CRM2540 and SOC2500 modules must be successfully completed to progress to CRM3580

Level 6



Students must also choose at least 2 from the following:

LAW 3330 or CRM3590

CRM3500 CRM3501 CRM3540 CRM3530 CRM3550 CRM3570




Level 5 CRM2500, CRM2520, SOC2500


13. Curriculum map

See attached.




The Employability Service and Department of Criminology and Sociology have built up a wide range of placement opportunities for criminology students in, for example, prisons, the home office, local authorities and research institutions We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service. We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service.


A variety of careers are open to criminology graduates. These include Local Authorities, for example in Community Safety; Youth Services; Social Work; research; crime analysis; housing and environmental health; drugs and alcohol case work. Opportunities

exist in the National Offender Management System (NOMS) - formerly the prison service and the probation service. Career openings include supervising offenders in the community. There are opportunities in the police, which take the form of police officer, police community support officer, or a member of civilian staff who support the police. Some opportunities are also within the legal system (with possibly some legal training) either as a support or case worker for the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) or solicitors' offices as a legal representative or in private chambers. Agencies also advertise for students who graduate in Criminology in areas relating to community based private projects, often with the young and the elderly. The voluntary sector as a Victim Support worker and Care Worker are also considerations.




L436


Criminology




The Learning Framework Programme Guide (2006)







Student Feedback



N/A


Curriculum map for BA Criminology (Policing)

Programme Learning Outcomes This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.


A1 A range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within policing

C1 Demonstrate an ability to formulate key and informed questions associated with a variety of concerns about contemporary policing

A2 Contributions to the current policing debates and their effects on police policy and practice

C2 Summarize and explain the findings of empirical criminological research findings about crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance, and assess the methodology used.

A3 Strengths and weaknesses in the debates relating to what policing is, the role of the police and police governance

C3 Practically select and use appropriate research tools in police studies

A4 The nature of enforcement and investigation with reference to the growth in the policy family and specialisation

C4 Gather appropriate information and evidence in police studies to answer informed questions

A5 Processes that underpin changes in policing over the last 40 years

C5 Analyse the ethical implications of social research in a variety of applied research settings

A6 A range of research strategies and methods used in police studies

C6 Discuss police related topics with an appreciation of theory, evidence and relevance to current debates and to present conclusions

A7 Relationship between crime, disorder, poverty and social exclusion using evidence in a range of contexts.

C7 Identify and comment on the value of police studies as a means to inform a range of community safety, local and central government policies.

A8 The ways in which the study of police can contribute towards holding the police to account.

C8 Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate

A9 Human rights issues and efforts to prevent harm and ensure personal safety

C9 Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in policing.

A10

Different police cultures, historical and contemporary trends in police work, and the implications of changes in the values governing police work and police practice in a diverse society.

A11

The values and processes that underpin developments in policing and criminal justice and the practices of agencies which administer as gate keepers of the criminal justice system


B1 Assess a range of criminological, sociological, psychological perspectives and related disciplines and discuss the strengths of each for the understanding of events

D1 Effective learning

B2 Draw on materials from a range of sources and demonstrate an ability to synthesise them

D2 Communication

B3 Draw on evidence to evaluate competing explanations D3 Teamwork

B4 Evaluate the viability of competing explanations in explaining problems in police studies and draw appropriate conclusions

D4 Information technology

D5 Numeracy




2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


by Level

Programme outcomes




Explaining Crime




Understanding Contemporary Society:Issues and Debates






Policing

CRM2520 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X





Violent Crime CRM3500

Homicide and Serious Crime Investigation

CRM3560 X X X X X X X X X X X




CRM3570 X X X X X X













Programme Specification and Curriculum Map for BA Criminology with Law

1. Programme title BA Criminology with Law













Support the acquisition of knowledge and skills in criminology and law

Encourage the development in students of a critical approach to criminology and evaluation of theory and evidence accordingly



Provide the students with a broad understanding of the social, political, economic, cultural, historical and ethical context within which Law operates


Provide a thorough grounding in major areas of criminology and law that enable students to progress to postgraduate training, education and employment.

11. Programme outcomes.


Knowledge and understanding On completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of:


theoretical approaches within criminology and law

2. Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance

3. The strengths and weaknesses of comparative analysis in crime, victimisation, responses to crime and deviance

4. Complex social problems in terms of criminological theories of crime and the law

5. A range of legal and criminological perspectives for the understanding of crime and victimisation

6. Critically examine a variety of research strategies

7. The impact of socio-legal research on national and international policy

8. The discipline of criminology and how it can be distinguished from other forms of understanding

9. The conceptions of human rights and evaluation of efforts that prevent harm and ensure personal safety

10. A wide range of legal concepts, values and principles and rules of English Law


B. Cognitive (thinking) skills 5. Assess a range of criminological,

sociological, psychological and legal perspectives and related disciplines and discuss the strengths of each for the understanding of events


7. Draw on evidence to evaluate competing explanations

8. Assess the values and practices of key agencies which administer responses to crime and the law

Teaching/learning methods Students learn cognitive skills through lectures, seminars, workshops, exercises, presentations, resource-based learning and self-directed study with one-to-one tutorial assistance. Assessment Students’ cognitive skills are assessed summatively by coursework and examinations; and formatively by the submission of reports and work in progress.

C. Practical skills (Subject specific practical skills)

9. Formulate and investigate criminological questions

10. Design and use appropriate research strategies for specific research problems using quantitative and qualitative methods


12. Distinguish between ethical and unethical research practice in criminology





17. Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to the Law and theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in criminology.

Teaching/learning methods Students learn subject specific practical skills through active participation in formal and informal learning environments that makes use of instructional lectures, workshops, seminars, student presentations and completion of exercises, tutorials, e-mail support and self-directed study. Practical skill C5 is further developed by dissertation supervision at Level 6 Assessment Students’ subject specific practical skills are assessed by way of seen and unseen examinations, coursework, portfolios and web-based assignments Formative assessment methodologies are also employed to assist students’ development of these practical skills

D. Graduate Skills Teaching/learning methods

On completion of this programme the successful student will be able to demonstrate: 7. Effective learning

8. Communication 9. Teamwork 10. Information Technology

11. Numeracy 12. Career Development

Students acquire graduate skills through practical work and structured opportunities for learning offered by assessment schemes Assessment Graduate skills are developed and assessed in our core skills Level 4-6 modules using a variety of assessment methodologies.


12.1 Overall structure of the programme

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Law programme is studied over three years full-time, 4 years in sandwich (placement) mode, or between 4, 5, and 7 years part-time.





Each stage of the programme has an equivalent of 120 credits, with a total of 360 credits required to obtain the BA (Hons) Criminology with Law degree.

12.2 Levels and modules

Level 4


Students must take all of the following: CRM1400 CRM1410 CRM1420 LAW1101

N/A

The core CRM1310,CRM1320, CRM1410, CRM1420 and LAW1101 modules must be successfully completed to progress to Level 5 study

Level 5


Students must take all of the following: CRM2540 CRM2500 LAW2416 SOC2500

N/A

The core , CRM2500, LAW2416 and SOC2500 modules must be successfully completed to progress to level 6

Level 6


Students must take all of the following: LAW3428 CRM3580

Students must also chooseat least 2 from the following:

LAW 3330 or CRM3590

CRM3530 CRM3501 CRM3520 CRM3570 CRM3550



Level 4 CRM1410 and CRM1420 and LAW1101

Level 5 CRM2500, SOC2500 and LAW2416

Level 6 CRM3580 and LAW3428

13. Curriculum map


successfully completed. Each of these modules makes a unique contribution to the learning objectives of the programme. 10

Optional modules are those from which a specified minimum number must be taken, that is, the qualification cannot be given





The Employability Service and Department of Criminology and Sociology have built up a wide range of placement opportunities for criminology students in, for example, prisons, the home office, local authorities and research institutions We have also offer a Special Constabulary module which recognises the training undertaken by those who are seeking entry to the police service.


A variety of careers are open to criminology graduates. These include Local Authorities, for example in Community Safety; Youth Services; Social Work; research; crime analysis; housing and environmental health; drugs and alcohol case work. Opportunities exist in the National Offender Management System (NOMS) – formerly the prison service and the probation service. Career openings include supervising offenders in the community. There are opportunities in the police, which take the form of police officer, police community support officer, or a member of civilian staff who support the police. Some opportunities are also within the legal system (with possibly some legal training) either as a support or case worker for the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) or solicitors’ offices as a legal representative or in private chambers. Agencies also advertise for students who graduate in Criminology in areas relating to community based private projects, often with the young and the elderly. The voluntary sector as a Victim Support worker and Care Worker are also considerations.




L436


Criminology



The Learning Framework Programme Guide (2006)




QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern



Student Feedback



N/A

Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your programme handbook and the University Regulations

Curriculum map for BA Criminology with Law

This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.



A1

A range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within criminology and law C1 Formulate and investigate criminological questions

A2

Social diversity and inequality and their effects in relation to crime, victimisation and responses to crime and deviance C2

Design and use appropriate research strategies for specific research problems using quantitative and qualitative methods

A3

The strengths and weaknesses of comparative analysis in crime, victimisation, responses to crime and deviance C3

Summarise and explain empirical information and research findings about crime and responses to crime and deviance; and assess the methodology used

A4

Complex social problems in terms of criminological theories of crime and the law C4

Distinguish between ethical and unethical research practice inCriminology and law

A5

A range of legal and criminological perspectives for the understanding of crime and victimisation C5

Recognise the ethical implications of research into criminological questions and identify appropriate solutions

A6 Critically examine a variety of research strategies C6

Discuss criminological topics with an appreciation of criminological theory, of evidence, and of relevance to current debates, and to present the conclusions in a variety of academic formats

A7 The impact of socio-legal research on national and international policy C7

Gather appropriate qualitative or quantitative information to address criminological questions in relation to crime and responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these using qualitative and quantitative methods

A8

The discipline of criminology and how it can be distinguished from other forms of understanding C8 Apply basic statistical techniques where appropriate

A9

The conceptions of human rights and evaluation of efforts that prevent harm and ensure personal safety C9

Apply basic research tools appropriately in relation to theoretically driven, explanatory, or evaluation research in criminology

A10

A wide range of legal concepts, values and principles and rules of English Law




to synthesise them

B3 Evaluate the viability of competing explanations within criminology, and D3 Teamwork

draw logical and appropriate conclusions



B5 To research and understand interpret and apply the primary source material of English Law D5 Numeracy


A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3


by Level A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 D1 D2 D

3 D4

D5 D6


CRM1400 X X X X X X X X X X X

Explaining Crime




Introduction to Law and Legal Studies

LAW1101 x x X x x x x x x x





Civil and Criminal Liberties

LAW2416 x x X x x x x x x









Organised Crime and Corporate Offenders


Evidence LAW3428 X X X X X X X X X X

Special Constabulary Training

CRM3590 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Law Work Based Internship

LAW3350 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X




LAW3330 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X


CRM3570 X X X X X X

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