UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
Faculty of Social Sciences
Division of Sociology and Criminology
Programme title: BSc (Hons) Psychology and Crime
Awarding and teaching
institution:
University of Bradford
Final and interim award(s):
BSc (Honours)
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 6]
BSc (Ordinary)
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 6]
Diploma of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 5]
Certificate of Higher Education
[Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications level 4]
Programme title:
Psychology and Crime
Programme approved /
accredited by:
N/A
Duration:
UCAS code:
3 years full-time, 4 years with placement or
study abroad
CL83
Subject benchmark
statement(s):
FHEQ Level:
Psychology, Sociology, Law, History, English,
Philosophy
4-6
Date produced:
December 2003
Last updated :
May 2015
Introduction
The programme in Psychology and Crime builds on Faculty success in its
existing provision of Psychology and Applied Criminal Justice Studies. The
programme combines two subjects with obvious organic ties. Each
discipline is present in modules such as 'Psychological Profiling'
and ’Offenders, Punishment and Change’. You will be exposed to the
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different methodologies, different learning styles and different learning
practices appropriate to each of the discipline areas covered. In the third
year dissertation, you will have the opportunity to bring your developing
expertise to bear in a sustained research project of your own choosing.
Future careers may include educational psychology, probation, the prison
service, the police, youth work and victim support. Although such careers
may require an additional postgraduate or professional qualification, this
programme aims to provide a stimulating and thorough framework for future
specialisation
Programme Aims
The programme is intended to:
A1.
Provide you with theoretical and empirical knowledge appropriate
to understanding both Psychology and Crime
A2.
Develop an appreciation of how the two academic areas fuse
together;
A3.
Render an understanding of Psychology and Crime within
contemporary society (in terms of both explanation and suitability
for your future employment)
A4.
Provide a step on the way for those who want to work in related
fields
Programme Learning Outcomes
Certificate in Higher Education
When you have successfully completed Level 4 of the programme you will be
able to:LO1
Recognise and discuss major features in the study of criminology and
the criminal justice system
LO2
Recognise and discuss major theoretical approaches to psychology
LO3
Demonstrate foundation learning and study skills in critical and
analytical thinking, information searching and collection, group work,
IT, written and aural communication, and time planning and
management.
Diploma in Higher Education
When you have successfully completed Level 5 of the programme you will be
able to
LO4
Recognise key themes related to crime and the criminal justice system
LO5
Critically appraise some core practice developments in the fields of
social psychology and crime
LO6
Undertake and present scholarly work, including evaluating current
research in the criminal justice field.
LO7
Demonstrate independent learning and research skills;
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree*
When you have successfully completed Level 6 of the programme you will be
able to:
LO8
Think critically and display knowledge about issues related to crime
and psychology.
LO9
Demonstrate effective and critical use of research strategies: use
evidence effectively to support argument.
LO10 Articulate viewpoints and analyses across the range of disciplines
covered by the programme in both written and oral form;
*Students attaining a Bachelor of Science (Ordinary) degree will meet the
same learning outcomes, but on the basis of a smaller number of credits.
Curriculum
The programme consists of 360 credits, made up of core and optional
modules. You will take 120 credits at each stage.
Stage 1 (Level 4)
In Stage 1 you will develop knowledge and understanding of the learning
strategies necessary for the successful completion of academic study in
higher education. Introduction to Sociology, psychology and crime together
with Social Divisions and Power will provide you with an overview of key
concepts and approaches within the subject area. This provides you with the
skills needed for a successful educational career and provides some
flexibility for optional study in areas which will support and extend the main
pillars of the programme.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Leve
l
Study
period
SJ-4002D
Learning Strategies
Core
20
4
1
SJ-4003D
Social Divisions and
Power: Outsiders, Aliens
and Outlaws
Core
20
4
1
SJ-4007L
Introduction to Crime and
Criminal Justice
Core
20
4
Introduction to
Psychology
Core
SJ-4005D
State and Society
Core
20
4
2
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
20
4
2
SJ-4008L
1 and 2
20
4
1 and 2
Students who have achieved at least 120 credit points at Level 4 may exit the
programme and are eligible for the award of Certificate of Higher Education.
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Stage 2 [Level 5]
In Stage 2, you will undertake more detailed investigation of central areas of
psychology and crime, including a focus on media, social psychology,
policing and profiling. Knowledge and understanding of the central subject
areas are extended by reference to philosophical examination of justice and
punishment. It also involves critical knowledge and understanding of
research methods and evaluation, together with transferable knowledge of
the collection, interpretation and presentation in a variety of formats.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Leve
l
Study
period
1
SJ-5010D
Psychological Profiling
Core
20
5
SJ-5011K
Research and Evaluation
Core
40
5
SJ-5004D
Offenders, Punishment and
Change
Core
20
5
2
SJ-5008D
Critical Psychology and
Mental Health
Core
20
5
2
SJ-5007D
Youth and Crime
Option
20
5
1
SJ-5003D
Crime and Media
Option
20
5
1
1 and 2
Students who have achieved at least 120 credit points at Level 5 may exit the
programme and are eligible for the award of Diploma of Higher Education.
Stage 3 [Level 6]
Further detailed study of the main subject areas is undertaken in Stage 3,
but here you must transfer your ideas into an extended dissertation study of
an area of your choosing. The possibility exists here for you to unify the two
sides of your programme and explore psychological themes relating to
crime.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Leve
l
Study
period
SJ-6004W
Dissertation
Core
60
6
SJ-6005D
International Perspectives
on Crime
Core
20
6
2
SJ-6001D
Social Psychology of
Intergroup Relations
Option
20
6
1
SJ-6007D
Models of Forensic
Psychology
Option
20
6
1
SJ-6003D
Contemporary Criminal
Justice
Option
20
6
1
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The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval,
monitoring and review procedures.
Placement and/or Study Abroad
This programme provides the option for you to undertake a work placement
or period of study abroad between Stages 2 and 3. If you wish to take this
option you will be registered for the 4 year programme. You will then
complete module SIS5001P Study Abroad Experience or SIS5000P Placement.
Alternatively, you may complete 60 credits of agreed level 5 study at a study
abroad partner institution approved by your programme leader and the
University of Bradford International Office.
For further information about study abroad opportunities, please refer to
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/international/erasmus-and-internationalexchanges/
Teaching and Assessment Strategies
These take into account the learning outcomes, progression through the
levels of study, the nature of the subject and the need for you to take ever
greater responsibility for your own independent learning across the duration
of the programme. The Division has a strong and innovative track record of
supporting the learning of all its students. You will have a personal
development file in which we can record the acquisition of educational skills
and identify how best to strengthen the individual’s portfolio. This file is
supported by the matrix of key educational skills which is used in the
Learning Strategies module taken by you in Stage 1. The Division also has a
vibrant programme of academic and professional speakers. These help
motivate you in your study and enhance your access to ‘cutting-edge’ ideas.
Throughout the programme you will acquire skills that will be useful not only
in your chosen subject area, but in whatever profession you choose to
follow.
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Regulations which are
available at the following link:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/
Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless
of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed
consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision
to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from
their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme.
Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but consideration of
your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic
qualifications and other relevant experience.
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If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may
be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to
evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified
modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit
the standard pattern of entry qualifications.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled
students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are
applied to all applicants. We are continually reviewing and developing our
practices and policies to make the University more inclusive, but if you are
disabled we may need to make some adjustments to make sure that you are
not disadvantaged. We would advise you to contact the programme leader
before you apply to discuss these.
A typical offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme would be
240 points to include two full A-levels. However, applications are welcome
from mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) and candidates
with non-standard qualifications or who, lacking academic qualifications,
have significant relevant experience. On completion of a UCAS form you will
be invited to the Faculty for an Open Day when you will have the opportunity
to meet staff, view the facilities and discuss “the Bradford experience” with
current students.
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist library in the
Faculty of Management and Law provide a wide range of printed and
electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if
you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when
you need to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each
Faculty provide training sessions and individual guidance in finding the
information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise your
references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in both our libraries and elsewhere on the
campus. Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's
wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our
journals are available online (both on and off campus), and you can also
access your University email account, personal information and programmerelated materials this way.
Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there
is a 24/7 IT helpline available.
Student Support and Guidance
Programme Team
Support for you personally and in your programme of study, will be provided
both by the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a
personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any
academic or personal concerns. The Faculty will ensure that there is
someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and support you.
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You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can
consult on a range of learning issues and your programme tutors will be
available to consult on subject specific queries.
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the
Students’ Union, through a system of Student representatives and formal
staff student liaison committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are
addressed rapidly.
The Students Union provide professional academic representation and
advice. The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in
partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where
you can get help with any aspect of your personal or academic life. Student
Financial and Information Services (based in the Hub) will provide you with
information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax, personal
safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of
additional advice and support services through the Student’s Union.
Employability and Career Development
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their
employability profile and capabilities through learning opportunities
embedded within the curriculum.
Furthermore, the University is committed to supporting students to develop
their commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing a career
plan. Professional career guidance and development support is available
throughout your time as a student and as a graduate from Career
Development Services. The support available from Career Development
Services includes a wide range of information resources, one to one
appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a mentoring programme,
graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and help to you find
part time work, summer work placements, graduate internship programmes
and graduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students as part of their
programme of study may have the opportunity to complete a Career &
Personal Development accredited module delivered by the Career
Development Service.
All students are encouraged to access Career Development Services at an
early stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources available
on their web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk.
Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all graduates
to find out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers
data on the employment and further study routes graduates have entered
and a range of other information including job roles, name and location of
employers, salary details etc. The survey findings for each programme of
study are presented on the programme information pages on the University
website and via Career Development Services’ website
www.careers.brad.ac.uk
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Academic Skills Advice Service
For undergraduate students who are looking to improve their marks during
their time at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all
regardless of degree discipline or level of study. Students can access a
programme of interactive workshops and clinics which is delivered
throughout the year. This is in addition to our extremely popular face-to-face
guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide range of online and paper
based materials for self-study.
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/academic-skills
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we
are committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to
everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing support, advice and
equipment to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford. It is a
place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments
that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other
issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning:
01274 233739 or via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
University policies and initiatives
Learning and Teaching
Our University approach to learning, teaching and assessment is
encapsulated by an integrated set of themes and principles within our
Curriculum Framework. All of our degree programmes have been designed
to provide you with an inclusive and engaging learning environment which
gives you the opportunity to thrive and develop in your area of study. Our
research-informed programmes have a particular focus on developing your
employability. We also place a strong emphasis on collaborative, real-world
and enquiry-based learning, supported by appropriate learning technologies.
Our assessment is designed not just to measure your achievement, but also
to shape and guide your learning through preparing you for the increasing
level of challenge as you progress through your degree. Together, these lead
to you developing a distinctive set of graduate attributes which will prepare
you for life beyond university.
Ecoversity
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the
principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and
teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and
students. We do not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but
we aspire to become a leading University in this area. The facilities we create
for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs
and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable
development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its
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success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that
it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery,
monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity
Further Information:
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact
Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
Faculty of Social Sciences
The University of Bradford
Richmond Building
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
+44 (0)1274 233054
http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/ http://www.brad.ac.uk/ssis/socialsciences
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the
University's regulations and programme approval, enhancement and review
procedures.
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Appendices: BSc Psychology and Crime
1. Programme Learning Outcomes
Level
Code
Title
Type
LO1
4
SJ-4002D
Learning Strategies
Core
4
SJ-4003D
Social Divisions and Power:
Outsiders, Aliens and
Outlaws
Core
A
4
SJ-4005D
State and Society
Core
A
4
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
4
SJ-4007L
Introduction to Crime and
Criminal Justice
4
SJ-4008L
5
LO2
LO3
LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10
S
S
S
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
S
S
Core
A
S
A
A
S
Introduction to Psychology
Core
S
A
S
SJ-5003D
Crime and Media
Option
S
A
S
5
SJ-5004D
Offenders, Punishment and
Mental Health
Core
A
S
5
SJ-5007D
Youth and Crime
Option
S
5
SJ-5008D
Critical Psychology and
Mental Health
Core
5
SJ-5010D
Psychological Profiling
Core
5
SJ-5011K
Research and Evaluation
Core
6
SJ-6001D
Social Psychology of
Intergroup Relations
Option
S
6
SJ-6003D
Contemporary Criminal
Option
A
S
S
A
A
S
S
S
A
A
S
S
S
S
A
A
A
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
A
A
A
A
S
S
S
A
A
S
A
S
A
S
S
S
A
S
S
S
S
S
A
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
A
A
S
A
A
S
A
S
A
S
S
A
S
S
A
S
S
S
S
A
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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SJ-6004W
Dissertation
Core
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
6
SJ-6005D
International Perspectives
on Crime
Core
A
S
S
A
S
S
A
A
S
A
6
SJ-6007D
Models of Forensic
Psychology
Option
S
A
S
A
S
S
S
S
S
A
Notes
A = this outcome is formally assessed in the module
S = this outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed
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Leve
l
Code
Title
Type
1
2
3
4
5
6
4
SJ-4002D
Learning Strategies
Core
4
SJ-4003D
Social Divisions and Power: Outsiders,
Aliens and Outlaws
Core
X
X
X
4
SJ-4005D
State and Society
Core
X
X
X
4
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
X
X
X
4
SJ-4007L
Introduction to Crime and Criminal
Justice
Core
X
X
4
SJ-4008L
Introduction to Psychology
Core
X
X
5
SJ-5003D
Crime and Media
Option
X
X
5
SJ-5004D
Offenders, Punishment and Change
Core
X
X
5
SJ-5007D
Youth and Crime
Option
X
X
5
SJ-5008D
Critical Psychology and Mental Health
Core
X
X
5
SJ-5010D
Psychological Profiling
Core
X
X
5
SJ-5011K
Research and Evaluation
Core
X
X
6
SJ-6001D
Social Psychology of Intergroup
Relations
Option
X
X
6
SJ-6003D
Contemporary Criminal Justice
Option
X
X
6
SJ-6004W
Dissertation
Core
X
X
6
SJ-6005D
International Perspectives on Crime
Core
X
X
X
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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SJ-6007D
Models of Forensic Psychology
Option
X
X
Teaching and Learning Methods
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lectures
Seminars/Workshops
Library/Computer Sessions
Presentations
Supervision/Tutorials
Group Work/Discuss
Online Ex.
Weekly Reading Tasks
Analysis/Case Study
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Level Code
4
Title
Type
1
2
3
4
SJ-4002D
Learning Strategies
Core
X
X
4
SJ-4003D
Social Divisions and Power:
Outsiders, Aliens and Outlaws
Core
X
X
4
SJ-4005D
State and Society
Core
4
SJ-4006D
Introduction to Sociology
Core
X
4
SJ-4007L
Introduction to Crime and
Criminal Justice
Core
X
4
SJ-4008L
Introduction to Psychology
Core
X
5
SJ-5003D
Crime and Media
Option
X
5
SJ-5004D
Offenders, Punishment and
Change
Core
X
5
SJ-5007D
Youth and Crime
Option
X
5
SJ-5008D
Critical Psychology and Mental
Health
Core
5
SJ-5010D
Psychological Profiling
Core
5
SJ-5011K
Research and Evaluation
Core
X
6
SJ-6001D
Social Psychology of Intergroup
Relations
Option
X
6
SJ-6003D
Contemporary Criminal Justice
Option
X
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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SJ-6004W
Dissertation
Core
X
6
SJ-6005D
International Perspectives on
Crime
Core
X
6
SJ-6007D
Models of Forensic Psychology
Option
X
X
X
Methods of Assessment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Coursework/Essay
Exam
MCQ Exam/Class Test
Book/Journal/Literature Review
Presentation
Case Studies
Research Critique
Library Exercise
Dissertation
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