1.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Programme Title
Department and Faculty
BA (Hons) Criminology
Department of Applied Social Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Date of most recent (re)validation
June 2013
Date(s) when Programme Specification
revised
September 2015
Revalidation due date
Academic year 2017-18
Awarding Institution
University of Winchester
Teaching Institution (if different)
n/a
Programme also accredited by (if
relevant)
n/a
Title of Final Award
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Criminology
Title(s) of Exit Award(s)
Diploma in Higher Education in Criminology
Certificate in Higher Education in Criminology
Language of Study
English
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full-time part-time
Mode(s) of Delivery
Taught
Intake start date(s) and number of
intakes per year
September
Normal Period of Study
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
UCAS Code
L370
QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
Criminology
2.
One intake per year
ADMISSIONS AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students should consult the latest prospectus and/or course pages online for
programme entry requirements.
Prospective students for Taught programmes should consult the Admissions Policy for Taught
Programmes. Prospective students for Professional Doctorate programmes should consult the
Postgraduate Research Programmes Admissions Policy. Both are available on the University’s public
webpage.
3.
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
The programme is designed to adhere to the ‘Defining Principles’ as set out in the Subject
benchmark statements for Criminology developed by the British Society of Criminology and
overseen by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (Document 171 03/07, 2007)
The programme is thereby designed for undergraduate students who are interested in developing an
understanding of the subject knowledge of Criminology, its methods of investigation and the subject
specific and other skills. It enables students to study the nature and extent of the subject whilst
gaining key employment related and academic skills.
3.1
The aims of the Programme are:
a) To provide students with the opportunity and environment to acquire and develop
knowledge and understanding of the nature and subject matter of criminology;
b) To equip students with the ability to critically evaluate and apply a range of theoretical
approaches, methods and practices found within criminology and its subject matter;
c) To develop in students the skills and understanding necessary for the academic study of
criminology;
d) To embed ‘employability’ within the criminology curriculum to provide students with the
academic and key skills valued by employers;
e) To provide a teaching and learning environment that values and promotes the interrelationship between teaching and research and between theory and practice;
f) To provide an inclusive, challenging, supportive and academically rigorous
undergraduate degree programme.
Combined Honours courses available link Criminology with
1. Sociology – Provides a societal context for crime and deviance
2. Psychology – links individual personality and characteristic ideas with the process of
criminalisation
3. Archaeology – clear connection with the science of evidence gathering and crime scene
investigation
4. Law – provides important knowledge of legal institutions and the criminal justice system
5. Childhood and Youth Studies – links with juvenile delinquency, youth subcultures and
education processes and their connection to crime and evidence.
3.2
The Learning Outcomes of the Programme are:
Upon completion of the programme students will be able to demonstrate Knowledge and
Understanding (K&U) and Skills and Other Attributes (S&OA). These are identified below and
marked against each level learning outcome.
Level 4:
a) To have an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of criminology
b) To have an informed awareness of the key approaches and perspectives underpinning the
study of criminology
c) To have an understanding and appreciation of the range, scope and historical context of
issues and topics addressed by criminology
d) To have an informed appreciation of the impact of social policies on society
e) To have an understanding of the role of the police within the criminal justice system and
society in general
f) To have an appreciation and understanding of how issues of crime and deviance are
portrayed within literature, media and drama.
Level 5:
a) To have an informed awareness and critical understanding of the key and competing
theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches to criminology and the criminological research
process and develop key research skills within this process
b) To have a critical awareness of the main social divisions and other salient aspects of diversity
in modern society and the effect of key aspects of crime
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c) To have an informed understanding of the key issues and debates pertaining to the criminal
justice and punishment systems and in claims of miscarriage of justice
d) To have an appreciation and critical understanding of impact of media on the processes and
issues relating to crime, deviance and their consequences
e) To have a critical understanding and awareness of the contribution of psychology to topics
and issues relating the legal and criminal processes
f) To develop a critical awareness of key issues in forensic archaeological investigation and
their implications for criminal investigation.
Level 6:
a) To demonstrate a critical awareness of the inter-relationship between key aspects of
criminological theory, substantive knowledge and research methods and their application in
an independent research project
b) To have an appreciation and critical understanding of inter-relationship between ideology,
conflict and issues of a humanitarian nature and the impact at local, national and
international levels
c) To have an informed and critical understanding of a range of topics such as national and
international security, private security, policing culture and policing of society in a globalised
world
d) To appreciate and critically assess the scope, range and personal aspects of a range of topics
such as criminal justice approaches to sex crime, communal and societal responses and
attitudes, treatment of victims and accused and impact of media and reporting.
e) To have a critical understanding and awareness of the nature and impact of topics related to
organised, professional and cybercrime in a globalised world, such as human and drug
trafficking, fraud and extortion, hacking, identity theft, policing and security responses.
f) To critically think about the portrayal of young people as both perpetrators and victims of
criminal and deviant acts and the process and consequences of such use of labels
To critically reflect on the learning process and further develop academic, interpersonal and
communication skills with a view to future development upon graduation.
On successful completion of this programme, students will be able to demonstrate the following
skills of:
A) knowledge and understanding
a) An understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches to classical and
contemporary criminology
b) An understanding of the nature and appropriate use of research strategies and methods
in relation to issues of crime and responses to crime
c) An understanding of the distinctive nature and scope of the discipline of criminology
d) A knowledge and appreciation of substantive areas of criminology along with specialist
topics
e) An awareness of the social and historical context and development of the subject matter
of criminology
f) Understanding of the relationship of social divisions and diversity in relation to crime
and the responses to crime
g) Awareness of the local, national and international political, economic and legal
influences on crime and responses to crime
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h) An appreciation of the value of reflective practice and personal development planning
B) intellectual and cognitive skills
a) Knowledge of appropriate academic conventions to support and develop reasoned
argument in written form
b) Ability to solve problems and make decisions in a reasoned and scholarly manner
c) Capacity to analyse, evaluate and articulate one’s own beliefs, values and points of view
in a clear and coherent manner and to contrast different points of view in a logical
manner
d) Appreciation of the complexity of crime and the responses to crime and the ability to
assess the relative merits of competing theories and explanations
e) Ability to apply theory to practical situations
f) Capacity to understand and perform research activities in relation to research problems;
to gather, retrieve, analyse, synthesise and present information and data
C) skills and other attributes
a) Ability to present and communicate, both oral and written, suitable for a range of
activities and contexts
b) Development of effective information technology skills
c)
Ability to work in an inclusive and anti-oppressive manner through effective
interpersonal, group and team working skills
d) Development of effective self-management and independent working
e) Ability to design, develop and manage an independent research project utilising
effective research skills
f) Development of appropriate referencing skills
g) To further develop and enhance transferable skills suitable to pursuing a career in a
range of industries and institutions in a variety of sectors that deal with crime related
issues.
A grid mapping the Modules to the Programme/Level Learning Outcomes is in Appendix 1.
The programme addresses the graduate employability skills of students throughout the programme
in a number of ways. Apart from the development of interpersonal, group and team work skills, the
programme also develops oral and written skills through its various forms of assessment such as
presentations, seminar discussions and essay writing. This process will enhance the students
‘presentation of self’, self-esteem and confidence; aspects essential in securing employment through
interview processes.
More specifically, in Year 3 as well as encouraging the students to work in a more independent
manner they begin to consider their career options upon graduation through the mandatory
employability dedicated module ‘Professional Development: Planning for Employment’. This module
encourages students to reflect upon their learning and development, link their academic and generic
skills and knowledge to that of the requirements of the employment market. The module will work
closely with the University’s careers Service, professional practitioners and agencies external to the
University and provide an opportunity for students to spend an extended period within various
professions and organisations involved in Criminology related work. Examples of these will be the
police, prison and probation service, the legal profession, advice and guidance agencies, youth
offending and community safety.
Furthermore and at the outset of the programme, within Year1 students are required to undertake
the core module ‘Developing Academic Skills’ which requires them to construct and write a CV; again
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a skill essential in applying for future employment.
The development of research skills, as well as the substantive knowledge base of criminology, will
afford students the appropriate preparation for further and future professional, postgraduate
and/or Masters level study.
As mentioned the issue of ‘employability’ is an integral aspect of the entire programme, but more
specifically in year two and three. This is further facilitated through a combination of experiential
learning, agency visits and guest speakers in modules such as ‘Criminological Investigation:
Miscarriages of Justice/Innocence Project ‘and ‘Applied Techniques: Forensic Archaeology’ and the
aforementioned ‘Professional Development: Planning for Employment’. Within other specific
modules, again visits to agencies dealing with various aspects of the criminal process and guest
speakers with professional and practical experiences would be used to enhance both the student
experience and learning but also to introduce students to aspects of the ‘crime-related’ world of
work. In Year Two examples of this would in the modules ‘Criminal Justice & Punishment’ (prison
service, courts, police service), ‘Criminological Investigation: Miscarriages of Justice/Innocence
Project’ (journalists, lawyers/solicitors, courts, police service), ‘Policing Society’ (police service,
probation service, youth workers, community safety workers & organisations), ‘Crime, Media and
Culture’ (journalism, media production), ‘Young People, Deviance and Crime’ (police service,
probation service, youth workers, community safety workers & organisations).
The Dissertation would also facilitate the opportunity for students to spend time within agencies and
organisations as well as interview or ‘shadow’ the work of ‘crime professionals’ related to their
chosen topics of interest. The ‘volunteering’ initiatives at the University, introduced through the
modules ‘Introduction to Criminology 1&2’ will also be a means by which the student can gain
experience in crime related fields of interest in addition to the data collection aspect within the
aforementioned Dissertation.
Working with the University’s Careers Support section the Faculty would organise careers events
towards the conclusion of the programme which would be linked to the Dissertation and
‘Professional Development: Planning for Employment’ module.
4.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDIT AND AWARDS
This section outlines the levels of study, modules and credits required for each programme (where
there is more than one) and for final and exit awards.
KEY
SH = Single Honours; J = Joint Combined Honours (50:50)
All modules are 15 credits except the DISSERTATION, which is 30 credits spread over
two semesters
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2
S1
S2
Introduction to
Criminology 1:
Perceptions and
Perspectives
Level 4 (Year 1)
Social Policy
Crime and Justice
in the 19th
Century
SH=Mandatory
CH= Mandatory
SH=Mandatory
CH= Mandatory
Introduction to
Criminology 2:
Communities,
Identities and Crime.
Portraying Crime
and Deviance
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SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Conceptualising
Crime
Developing
Academic Skills
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Police and
Police Work
SH=Mandatory
CH = Mandatory
S1
Criminological
Theory
S1
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Criminological
Investigation:
Miscarriages of
Justice/Innocence
Project
Criminal
Justice and
Punishment
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Contemporary
Criminological Issues
Criminological
Psychology
Criminological
Research
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Applied
Techniques:
Forensic
Archaeology
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
(For Combined
students taking
DISSERTATION in
Criminology)
Policing Society
Sex Crime:
Criminal
Justice and
Civil Measures
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Mandatory
Ch=Optional
Young People,
Deviance & Crime
Globalised Crime:
Organised Crime
and Cyber Crime
Crime &
Humanity
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Dissertation
(30 credits)
SH=Core
CH= Optional
S2
Level 5 (Year 2)
Crime, Media and
Culture
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Core
CH = Core
S2
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
Level 6 (Year 3)
Professional
Development:
Planning for
Employment
SH=Mandatory
For SH Students only
SH=Mandatory
CH=Optional
SH=Core
CH= Core
Some modules within the Criminology programme are co-validated with other programmes
or are closely linked to modules from other programmes with shared teaching but separate
assessments. In this respect, this is to utilise existing knowledge and expertise within the
University in relation to those issues addressed by Criminology as well as to reinforce the
interdisciplinary nature and approach of the Criminology programme. Table 6 below lists the
modules involving shared teaching. The module code indicates the subject which owns the
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module of the module co-validated from existing programmes, the host department of that
module, the level at which it will be taught within Criminology and which modules will have
shared teaching across the disciplines and departments.
Table 6 : Co-validated Modules and Shared Teaching
Level Module: the code indicates the subject
which owns the module
Teaching shared
between Criminology
and:
Separate
assessments
set for
Criminology
cohort
4
SO1903 Social Policy
Sociology
No
5
CR2004 Criminological Investigation:
Miscarriages of Justice / Innocence
Project.
Journalism
Yes
CR2005 Criminological Psychology
Psychology
Yes
AC2910 Applied Techniques: Forensic
Archaeology
Archaeology
No
CR2007 Crime, Media and Culture
Media Studies
Yes
CY3808 Young People, Deviance and Crime
Childhood, Youth and
Community Studies
No
6
Glossary
Core = modules must be taken and passed
Mandatory = modules must be taken but may be eligible for compensation
Optional = modules may be selected by students, subject to availability
5.
5.1
LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
Means of delivery:
The following means of delivery will be used with the Key Information Set (KIS) Activity Type
indicated in brackets:
Lectures
Seminars
academic tutorials
guest speakers, visits
group work, discussions, debates, readings, and workshops.
Students will also be encouraged to take ownership for their learning through the formal and
informal mechanisms. For example students will be encouraged to establish ‘module chat rooms’ on
the Learning Network to instigate further discussion on a topic or issue.
Additional information, which complements this, is available via the Unistats ‘widget’ on the
University’s individual course pages (applicable only for undergraduate programmes).
5.2
Types of assessment employed:
The following are the types of assessment will be employed, with the Key Information Set (KIS)
Activity Type indicated in brackets.
Essays –Essays will vary in length according to maximum word count requirements and whether
essays are offered in combination with other assessments or as the sole assessment. (KIS: written
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assignment)
Reports – students will be required to produce professional reports. (KIS: written assignment)
Presentations – students will undertake group presentations. The time for these presentations will
vary according to the level of study or whether individual or group presentation. Students will be
encouraged to utilise various electronic technologies in preparing and delivering presentations.(KIS:
oral assessment and presentation)
Debates – students will be put into groups and given a topic to discuss. One group will be for the
issue and one will be against it. Each group will present for approximately 15 minutes, with 15
minutes for questions afterwards. (KIS: oral assessment and presentation)
Projects – students will undertake projects. (KIS: project output)
Seen Examination – Students will see the questions prior to the examination. (KIS: written exam)
Timed Written Tests – Students will address set questions and issues within a specified time period
in the class environment. (KIS: written exam)
Article / Chapter Reviews – students will either be given or be allowed to choose an article to review
on a relevant topic. (KIS: written assignment)
Dissertation - students will undertake a piece of criminological research using either primary or
secondary research methods. The word length is 8,000 to 10,000 words maximum. (KIS:
dissertation)
Poster Presentations – students will be required to present posters on particular topics. (KIS: oral
assessment and presentation)
Portfolios – students will be required to develop a portfolio made up of a series of tasks related to
specific modules and areas of study. (KIS: portfolio)
Continuous Assessment/Blogs – students will be required to use blogs throughout specified
modules to comment on lectures, seminars, learning, research and reflections relating to the subject
matter. Blogs will be assessed as written work. (KIS: written assignment)
A grid detailing the assessments by module is in Appendix 2.
The interests of students with protected characteristics will be taken into consideration and
reasonable adjustments to assessments will be made provided that these do not compromise
academic standards as expressed through the learning outcomes.
6.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ENHANCEMENT
6.1
Mechanisms for review and evaluation:
Quality assurance and enhancement at Module Level
Students provide feedback to module tutors through Module Evaluation Forms, reviews and other
responses. The tutor collates the evaluation forms and produces a response for discussion at
Programme Committee. The response identifies good practice and proposes remedies for any points
of concern. The response is made available to students at the next running of the module.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Programme Level
The Programme Committee evaluates the success of the programme, paying particular attention to
student feedback and student representatives. Minutes from the Programme Committee and the
External Examiners report will inform the Annual Programme Evaluation which is submitted for
approval to the Faculty Academic Development Committee. Issues for attention are identified and
included in the action plan for the following year.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Department Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Department for discussion and to draw out
department objectives.
Quality assurance and enhancement at Faculty Level
The Annual Programme Evaluation is submitted to the Faculty Academic Development Committee
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which has oversight of learning development in the Faculty, including via the Peer Observation of
Teaching.
Quality assurance and enhancement at University Level
The quality of the programme is monitored by an External Examiner appointed by the University’s
Senate Academic Development Committee. The External Examiner’s Report is distributed to the
Vice-Chancellor, First Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Director of Academic Quality and Development, the
Faculty Dean and Faculty Head of Quality. A summary of all external examiner reports is received at
Senate Academic Development Committee. An annual audit of Faculties is conducted by Senate
Academic Development Committee.
Quality assurance and enhancement for Staff
The quality of learning and teaching is supported by the Peer Observation of Teaching and Staff
Development, by Staff Development and Review, by attendance at conferences and curriculumfocused staff development, by external involvement such as external examining and by involvement
in research and knowledge exchange activities.
6.2 Indicators of Quality and Standards
External Examiner Report(s)
Annual Monitoring process
Student feedback including the National Student Survey or Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey
Student representation at Faculty level and University level committees
Programme Revalidation
Higher Education Review
7.
7.1
THE REGULATORY & POLICY FRAMEWORK
The programme conforms fully with the University’s
Academic Regulations for Taught Programmes
7.2
No exemptions from the Academic Regulations are required.
Programme Level Attendance Regulations apply and details will appear in the Programme Handbook
and on the Learning Network.
7.3
External Professional Statutory Regulatory Body Accreditation
None
7.4
Engagement with UK Quality Code and Subject Benchmarks
Validation and Revalidation assure the University of the Programme’s continued engagement with
FHEQ and appropriate consideration of subject benchmarks. Between validations external examiners
assure the University that this engagement remains active and evident.
7.5
Engagement with Work Based Learning and Placements Approved Procedures
All single honours students will take part in a fifteen hour work placement relevant to the workings
of the criminal justice system, usually within the UK. This will be as part of the core requirements of
the Year 3 Module ‘CR3000A Employability’ and takes place either preceding or during semester one
of that year.
The module leader is a full-time academic member of staff and is responsible for ensuring that
approval of placement opportunities is in line with the University’s procedures and will act in the
role of placement co-ordinator as defined in these procedures.
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Appendix 1
Grid mapping Modules to Programme/Level Learning Outcomes
Table 1 below maps module learning outcomes against programme learning outcomes for Level 4
modules.
Intro to Criminology 1: LOs
a)Interdisciplinary Nature of Criminology
b)Range and Scope of Issues & Topics
c)Social, Political & Economic Context of
Crime
d)Analyse various perspectives &
approaches to Criminology
e)Reflect critically on own perceptions of
crime
f) Initiatives & interventions re-criminology
Social Policy: LOs
a)Knowledge of Key Concepts
b)Appreciate political & philosophical
debates
c)Understanding of Welfare State
d)Delivery & impact of social policies
4a
X
X
X
X
X
X
4a
Developing Academic & Professional
Skills: LOs
a)Understanding of key concepts relevant
to HE & personal development
b)Engagement with Concepts
c)Reflection on process of learning
d)Demonstrate transferrable skills
Programme Learning Outcomes
4b
4c
4d
4e
X
X
X
4a
X
4b
X
X
X
4f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4c
4d
X
4e
X
4f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4c
4d
4e
4f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4b
X
X
X
X
Intro to Criminology 2: LOs
a)Understanding of social differences &
identities
b)Awareness of concepts of equality &
citizenship
c)Engage with perspectives re-race,
gender, sexuality, ethnicity
d)Understanding of ‘hate crime’ and
responses
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Police and Police Work
(a) understand and appreciate the context
and changing nature of police work
(b) understand the history of police work in
the UK
(c) recognise and explain the social,
political and economic context of police
work
(d) critically assess the role of the police
and police work in the community
(e) understand the global nature of police
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
work
Crime and Justice in the 19th Century
(a)Understand the historical context of
crime and delinquency in 19th century
Britain
(b)Appreciate the links between the past
and present in relation to crime,
punishment and the emergence of the
criminal justice system
(c)Assess the changing nature of crime and
policing
(d) Critically assess historical perspectives
on crime, deviance and punishment and
there changing nature since the 19th
century.
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Media Portrayals of Crime and Deviance
(a)Identify commonalities of narrative
structure, characterisation and plot
between different writings about crime
and criminals.
(b)Locate writings about crime and
offenders within their contemporary and
historical context.
(c)Understand how writing on crime and
deviance can contribute to criminological
research.
(d)Consider autobiographical and creative
writing in the context of offence,
redemption and rehabilitation.
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Key Themes and Concepts in Criminology
(a)Identify a range of approaches by which
criminology explore themes and issues
(b)Apply theoretical approaches to a range
of substantive themes and issues
(c)Develop an understanding of key
themes and issues addressed within the
module
(d) Appreciate the contribution of
criminology to explaining crime and
criminality
(e) Understand the development of
criminology and the changes in the modern
era
4a
4b
4c
4d
4e
4f
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
Table 2 below maps module learning outcomes against programme learning outcomes for Level 5
modules.
Criminological Theory:
LOs
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
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5f
5g
5h
5i
5j
5k
a)Evaluate key theories &
perspectives
b)Understanding of
interdisciplinary theories
c)Inter-relationship
between theory and
policy
d)Apply theory to
substantive issues &
topics
Criminological Research:
LOs
a)Understanding of
research process
b)Identify research
strategies
c)Evaluate research
methods
d)Design research
instrument
e)Understand process of
data analysis
f)Produce Research
Proposal
g)Appreciate ethical &
political aspects of
research
Contemp. Criminological
Issues: LOs
a)Locate issues in social,
political & economic
context
b)Apply theories to
issues
C)Explore issues of
‘moral panics’ and
societal responses
d)Evaluate social,
political & criminal
justice approaches
e)Present clearly issues &
concepts relating to
topics
Criminal Justice &
Punishment: LOs
a)Understand criminal
justice system
b)Evaluate approaches to
criminal justice
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
5f
5g
5h
5i
5j
5k
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5i
5j
5k
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5i
5j
5k
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
5b
X
5f
5c
X
5g
5h
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5d
5e
5f
5g
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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5h
c)Inter-relationships b/w
criminal justice
institutions
d)Perspectives on capital
punishment &
imprisonment
e)Evaluate effectiveness
of forms of punishment
f)Impact of
imprisonment
Criminological
Investigation: LOs
a)Assess miscarriages of
justice
b)Purpose of CPS & CCRC
in CJ System
c)Evaluate past
miscarriages of justice
d)Understand the
Innocence Project
e)Organise, manage,
assess evidence
f)Awareness of ethical
issues in sensitive cases
Criminological
Psychology LOs
a)Appreciation of
psychology and issues of
crime
b)Application of
psychology theory
applied to crime & legal
system
c)Apply theories of
criminal behaviour to
real world
d)Critically evaluate
theory & research in this
area
Applied Techniques:
Forensic Archaeology:
LOs
a)Comprehend forensic
archaeology approaches
to crime scene
investigation
b)Apply walkover
techniques to crime
scenes
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5i
5j
5k
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
5b
5c
5d
5e
5f
5g
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
X
X
5h
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
X
X
X
X
X
5h
5i
5j
5k
5b
5c
5f
5g
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5d
5e
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
5b
5c
5d
5f
5g
5h
5i
5j
5k
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5e
X
X
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c)Work alone & in groups
to investigate & report
on crime scenes
d)Relate theory &
methods of forensic
archaeology to wider
disciplines in criminology
e)Evaluate range of
evidence used by police
f)Critical awareness of
key issues in forensic
archaeology & crime
investigation
Crime, Media & Culture:
LOs
a)Knowledge &
scholarship in area of
crime & media
b)Evaluate range of
theory and knowledge
c)Develop & sustain
coherent arguments
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5a
5b
X
5f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5h
5i
5j
5k
5c
5d
5e
5g
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Table 3 below maps module learning outcomes against programme learning outcomes for Level 6
modules. Level 6 Modules
Dissertation: LOs
a)Apply aspects of
research process
b)Apply theory to topic
under investigation
c)Justify research design &
methods
d)Appraise literature on
topic
e)Assess ethical
considerations
f)How ethical
considerations addressed
g)Collect, organise,
evaluate data
h)Discuss & analyse
findings
i)Write conclusions in
scholarly manner
j)Present research project
in academic manner
Professional
Development: LOs
a)Assess professional
opportunities
6a
6b
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6h
6i
6j
6k
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6a
6b
6i
6j
6k
X
X
X
X
6c
6d
6e
6f
6g
X
X
X
X
X
6c
6d
X
X
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6e
6f
6g
6h
b)Relationship between
study skills & planning for
employment
c)Use of reflection in
personal development
d)Work independently & in
groups in relation to
recruitment opportunities
e)Reflect on own skills
Policing Society: LOs
a)Understand &
contextualise role of
policing in society
b)Assess models of
modern policing
c)Awareness of changing
role of policing in
globalised world
d)Examine policing
occupational culture
e)Public perceptions of
police & relations with
ethnic & minority groups
Sex Crime: Criminal Justice
& Civil Measures: LOs
a)Understand nature of
sex crime & social
responses
b)Evaluate key theoretical
approaches to sex crime
c)Role of criminal justice
system in dealing with sex
crime
d)Explore notions of
consent in relation to sex
crime
e)Evaluate civil measures
in relation to sex offenders
f)Treatment of victims of
sex crimes
g)Awareness of social
media & reporting of sex
crimes
Young People, Deviance &
Crime: LOs
a)Consider image of young
people
b)Evaluate research & antisocial behaviour
c)Understanding of deviant
& criminal behaviour
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6a
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6a
6b
6c
6d
6e
6f
X
X
X
X
X
X
6g
6h
6i
6j
6k
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6g
6h
6i
6j
6k
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
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6g
6h
6i
6j
6k
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6a
6b
6c
6d
X
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6e
6f
d)Evaluate interventions &
youth justice system
e) Consider official
statistics & patterns of
deviant & criminal
behaviour
f)Support for victims of
crime
X
X
X
Globalised Crime: LOs
a)Awareness of globalised
crime
b)Evaluate perspectives to
organised & cybercrime
c)Appreciate historical
nature of crime
d)Awareness of govt &
policing responses
e)Understanding of human
& economic cost of crime
6a
Crime & Humanity: LOs
a)Assess role of UN &
human rights
b)Evaluate notions of war,
terrorism & genocide
c)Assess debates on state
crime, sovereignty,
interventions in national &
international conflicts
d)Assess moral & legal
perspectives on crimes
against humanity
e)Understanding of role of
international criminal
court
6a
6b
6c
6d
6f
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6g
6h
6i
6j
6k
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
6b
6e
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6e
6f
6g
6h
6i
6j
6k
6c
6d
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
X
X
X
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X
Appendix 2
Grid mapping Assessments
CR1000 Introduction to
Criminology 1
x
CR1001 Introduction to
Criminology 2
x
Blogs
Portfolio
Poster
Presentation
Dissertation
Article/
Chapter
Review
Timed
Written Test
Seen Exam
Project
Debate
Presentation
Report
Essay
Each column is headed by the name of assessment type, as defined by the Programme (not KIS), eg
blog, essay, portfolio.
x
x
CR1002 Developing
Academic & Professional
Skills
x
CR1003 Police & Police
work
x
CR1004 Portrayals of Crime
& Deviance
x
CR1005 Key Thinkers &
Themes in Conceptualising
Crime
x
CR1006 Crime & Justice in
the 19th Century
x
CR2000 Criminological
Theory
x
x
x
x
x
CR2001 Criminological
Research
x
CR2002 Contemporary
Criminological Issues
x
CR2003 Criminal Justice &
Punishment
x
CR2004 Miscarriages of
Justice
x
CR2005A Criminological
psychology
x
CR2006 Applied Techniques
Forensic Archaeology
x
x
CR2001 Crime, Media &
Culture
x
x
CR3000A Employability
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
CR3001 Policing Society
x
x
x
x
CR3002 Dissertation
x
CR3003 Sex Crime, Criminal
Justice & Civil Measures
x
CR3004 Globalised and
Organised Crime
x
CR3005 Crime & Humanity
x
x
x
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CR3006 Young People,
Deviance & Crime
SO1903 Social Policy
x
x
x
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