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Programme Specification BA (Hons) Criminology and Security Studies Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences Department of Criminology and Sociology Programme Specification This document is presented in three main sections divided into parts: Section One Programme Philosophy _3 Programme Aims Learning Outcomes Programme Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy _9 The Whole Experience 14 Section Two Level _28 Level _31 Level _39 Section Three Module Guides _47 Programme Specification Section One This section will provide students with key information on their learning experience and how it will be continuously enhanced Programme Philosophy The degree aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the core schools of criminological thought, their historical and political underpinnings in conjunction with their practical application through exposure to the primary theoretical interpretations of the causes of crime and the various public and private responses to it Criminology combined with the study of Security allows to examine, in the first year, a range of subjects such as terrorism, nationalism, peacekeeping, modern day conflict, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and the role of the United Nations in modern day international security In the second and third years, students are able to develop an understanding of these subject areas through more specific modules examining, amongst other areas, Britain and terrorism, terrorism theory, the intelligence services, American security policy after 9/11, and war and conflict Students will also have an opportunity to produce a dissertation in the final year Previous field trips have included the wartime code and cypher school at Bletchley Park, and Dublin (as part of the events commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising), and the programme draws from International relations and political theory as well as criminology to provide a comprehensive overview of national and global issues that expand on the traditional vistas of criminological study alone The overall approach to the BA (Hons) Criminology and Security Studies programme is to develop a critical appreciation of the relationship between the individual and social aspects of security and crime This course builds on the success of the joint Criminology and Security Studies undergraduate degree that scored 100% in the 2015/16 National Student Survey (NSS) This Programme has been developed against the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA, 2011, UK Quality Code for Higher Education) Benchmarks for Academic Standards for Criminology (QAA, 2014, Subject Benchmark Statements for Criminology) These benchmarks are informed by the acknowledgement that Criminology has developed and continues to evolve from a range of human and social science disciplines; thus making Criminology a ‘rendezvous’ subject The Security Studies programme has also acknowledged and considered the QAA (2015) Subject Benchmark Statement: Politics and International Relations Programme Specification The relevance of the programme goes further than current affairs and academia into an everexpanding security industry that offers a diverse range of different employment opportunities across both the private and public sector Students on the programme will learn about and actively research security from the unique perspective that the city and its history provides, as well as being situated around a range of fantastic employability opportunities The Security Studies Programme will give students the knowledge and skills for a range of professions including jobs within intelligence, defence, the civil service, local government, finance, think tanks, human rights organisations and the third sector It reflects the growing interdisciplinary in criminology that sees issues of ‘security’ ever more closely aligned with the traditional concerns of academic criminology The BA (Hons) Criminology and Security Studies degree programme is studied over three years full-time or five years part time In exceptional circumstances students may be able to move between full and part-time modes of study Furthermore, students at the end of the core first year can opt to move onto BA (Hons) Criminology or BA (Hons) Criminology, Policing and Investigation The academic year is divided into two semesters with approximately fifteen weeks of teaching, which run from September to January and January to May The course is divided into study units called modules These modules are either worth 20 or 40 credits Students are expected to complete 240 credits at each level (4, and 6) Each 20-credit module equates to 150 hours of ‘study time’ made up of scheduled learning and teaching activities, alongside guided independent learning The programme begins with a core generic first year, which lays the theoretical and methodological foundations for considering issues of crime, governance, politics and control At levels and 6, students follow a distinct and separate programme that gives them greater choice and optionality around considering security as broadly understood, and is distinct from other programmes in criminology in its focus on terrorism, international issues and modules such as Britain and Terrorism, The War on Terror and Critical and Human Security in the Global South Programme Aims The aims of the programme are to provide learners with:  A theoretical framework drawing on disciplines which contribute to the understanding of Criminology and Security Studies as academic subjects;  A current curriculum that offers a varied yet focused choice of subjects, to develop interests and debates within the specialised disciplines of Criminology and Security Programme Specification Studies, and which builds on the centre for Applied Criminology’s specialists in the CREST research cluster (Cluster for Radicalism, Extremism, Security and Terrorism);  A range of opportunities to develop knowledge and critical understanding of Criminology and Security Studies in both theory and practice;  A variety of teaching and learning situations to develop cognitive abilities and skills which will encourage learners to be critical, reflective and effective communicators;  Opportunities to develop personal and transferable skills which will be a valued by a wide range of potential employers Learners are encouraged to engage in volunteering opportunities, placement options and employability skills development provided to them throughout the entire course of the degree programme Students are taught by industry leading experts who currently teach on this course, including Imran Awan, whose work focuses on the impact of Islamophobia and the effects of counterterrorism, Dr James Treadwell, an expert in Far-right Extremism who has written about Anders Breivik and is author of the book Rise of the Right: English nationalism and the transformation of working-class politics; and Dr Andrew Whiting, author of a number of publications both in edited volumes and peer reviewed journal articles as well as having delivered a number of conference papers His most recent publication is part of a series that represent the culmination of a research project investigating the construction of the cyber-terrorism threat within international news media The following table articulates the programme level learning objectives framed by the five themes of the Academic Plan: Pursuing Excellence This curriculum offers a varied, yet focused, choice of subjects; develops interests and debates within the specialised discipline of criminology and through this encourages the development of scholarship and academic excellence It provides students with an in-depth knowledge of a diverse range of criminological issues and develop a critical criminological understanding of the relationships between crime, criminality, crime control and social order It also aims to enhance the ability to understand and use the English language with precision, orally and written, in relation to assessments and other areas of professional practice so as to make effective oral and written presentations which are coherent and comprehensible to others within a scholarly and workplace environment This programme aims to grow engaged and confident learners, Programme Specification driven by a desire for high achievement and success in a vibrant and community-orientated learning environment Practice-led, knowledge-applied Interdisciplinary Employability-driven Students are provided with transferable knowledge of the England and Wales Criminal Justice System which is combined with a focus on security, international relations, Globalisation and Security, such as terrorism, radicalisation, war and human security Skills are developed and nurtured to assimilate knowledge, frame appropriate questions, marshal coherent and rational argument and relate theory and practice to draw independent and balanced conclusions through the ability to plan strategically for your own learning methods and provide a structured response to meaningful feedback Along with a range of analytical skills and an ability to undertake independent project work This programme will highlight and demonstrate the inherently interdisciplinary nature of Criminology as a ‘rendezvous’ subject Students will be required to demonstrate their working knowledge of the relevant political, historical and cultural factors relating to criminology and security studies As such, the programme provides a coherent framework drawing on a range of disciplines which contribute to the understanding of Criminology as an academic subject These include: Sociology, Politics, Law, History, Economics, International relations, War Studies and Psychology The Criminology and Security Studies programme is fully committed to excellent employability outcomes for its students To this end, the programme team ensure that all students are actively encouraged to engage in a semester-long work-based placements alongside study at level or in a year-long study placement at the end of level Learners are also encouraged to engage in volunteering opportunities and other employability skills development options provided to them throughout the course of the degree programme The programme team confidently believes that upon graduating, every student will have acquired an extensive range of transferable and employability-related skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours and attitudes relevant to a wide range Programme Specification of graduate employers within the CJS and beyond These employability and professional skills are embedded through the programme and include excellence in oral and written communication, in the production of a coherent and wellstructured written work, presentations and debates in the sue of software packages and other technology and in the ability to collect, comprehend and implement accordingly a wide range of research and data This programme will also ensure that students develop their broader skills - involving social collaboration and understanding, independent of judgment or argument, problem-solving and personal commitment and responsibility - to not only shine in a working environment but also in life more broadly These opportunities to develop personal transferable skills will be an asset to all employers Internationalisation Several of our core modules throughout the course embrace an international perspective Specifically in relation to Security Studies, we offer a range of modules that present students with historic and current security related issues from around the world Studying issues that stem not only from the UK, but are global in scope Students also have the opportunity to undertake ERASMUS, which enables our students to not only study abroad but to also develop personally, culturally and intellectually Learning Outcomes On completion of the degree, graduates will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge and Understanding of a The concepts, theories and methods used in the study of Criminology and Security and International Relations, specifically understanding of the analysis of political ideas, practices and issues in the international system as they relate to security as broadly understood; b Different political systems; the nature and distribution of power in them; the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate; and the relationships between them A solid knowledge of how issues of crime and Programme Specification security overlap in relation to criminology and international relations as framing theoretical disciplines; c The origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of the international system and the challenges to it, both in relation to crime, harm, victimisation and its control, but also with regard to the conceptual concerns of security; d Different interpretations of world political events and issues, a broader and more global understanding of issues of crime, security, policing and peacekeeping the social and historical development of the main institutions involved in crime control in different locations Intellectual Skills a A capacity to think critically and independently about events, ideas and institutions and encourage students to relate the academic study of Security to critical questions of public concern and to relate academic theory to policies in practice; b Acquire a range of cognitive and social skills relevant to the intellectual, vocational and personal development and provide a curriculum supported by scholarship, staff development and a research culture that promotes breadth and depth of critical intellectual enquiry and debate on issues of crime, security, and control; c Develop an ability to reflect on their own learning and seek and make use of constructive feedback, encouraging them to manage their own learning selfcritically and reflexively, taking account of their own morals, ethics, values, beliefs and background Practical, Research and Independent Learning Skills a An ability to use data and information from a variety of secondary and some primary sources; identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to problems construct reasoned argument, synthesise relevant information and exercise reflexive critical judgement; b A capacity to reflect on their own learning and manage their own learning selfcritically; c Knowledge of research methods and ethics that allow and inform the conducting of independent research, locate relevant materials and resources and evaluate the usefulness of primary and secondary materials and organise and marshal these in following a line of argument Programme Specification Transferable Skills/Key Skills a An ability to communicate effectively and fluently in speech and writing, including via the use of communication and information technology, including audio-visual technology, for the retrieval and presentation of information, including, where appropriate, statistical or numerical information; b An ability to work independently, managing deadlines and demonstrating initiative, self-organisation and time management, progressing through the degree programme to become a mature, independent self-directed and reflective learner; c An ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals through, for example group work, group projects, group presentations and shared tasks; d An ability to think reflectively, critically and to stay abreast of local and global developments, political, legal, cultural and technological that impact upon considerations of crime and security Programme Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy The learning, teaching and assessment strategy for the Criminology and Security Studies programme reflect and compliments Birmingham City University’s learning and teaching principles as illustrated below:  We aim to ensure that all of our students graduate equipped with in-depth criminological knowledge and understandings of academic, scholarly, professional personal skills;  To actively encourage students to recognise and develop a passion for life-long learning and a positive attitude and set of values driven by high achievement and excellence;  To support and facilitate our students in becoming confident, independent learners via the flipped classroom method which promotes students proactively taking ownership of their learning;  To provide consistent support to our students throughout their years at University in order to aid the transition from one level of learning to the next;  To ensure summative assessments are aligned with the programme and module learning outcomes as well as the learning and teaching experiences; Programme Specification  To provide an array of teaching and assessment methods, including innovative use of the Virtual Learning Environment element (VLE) of our new curriculum: blogs, wikis, discussion forums This enables us to ensure all of the above, and also focus on retention and progression as per promoting a ‘virtual community’ which essentially promotes engagement;  To actively encourage students to maximise all opportunities open to them at both programme and University level We place an emphasis on volunteering as part of teaching the importance of employability, and the scope to ‘become more employable’ at all levels of University By choosing to study at BCU, students have shown a clear commitment to starting their academic and professional learning journey in Criminology When embarking on the degree, we understand that students may be unsure of their expectations, how they will learn, and how to best approach studies We also recognise that our students come from a variety of backgrounds and will experience significant personal change (moving away from home, responsible for their own welfare, or taking on paid work) With these points in mind, we have co-designed your degree with alumni and a range of experts in learning, teaching and psychological practice This has resulted in an innovative and exciting degree programme, in which you will be supported and encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities we offer Our learning and teaching principles are underpinned by practice-based and enquiry-led approaches Both approaches will expose you to a range of learning activities that offer you opportunities to apply criminological theory and research to contemporary phenomena This will not only enable you to understand how people respond in varying situations, but will also encourage you to challenge misconceptions about human behaviour and society The Criminology degree provide a combination of theoretical and more applied modules that reflect real world contexts, giving you an interdisciplinary and holistic perspective of Criminology You will develop an understanding of how Criminology explores and questions why people commit crimes, how the society we live in perceives and treats criminals and victims of crime, and the people in charge of the criminal justice system, all in a global context You will be taught by internationally recognised academics who are active researchers with professional qualifications (e.g.: Professors of Criminology, Doctorates in Criminology, International Relations, Security Studies, desistance, far-right extremism, gender and crime) Along with these professional qualifications, all staff have undertaken the Post-graduate Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education This ensures that you will receive a curriculum which is up to date and relevant to issues in society today We are also continuously updating our teaching methods and on-line technologies to support and provide you with a blended learning experience We also acknowledge that our teaching and assessment methods should be easily accessible to all students, regardless of race, gender, religion or disability 10 Programme Specification Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the theories and practical approaches to policing and investigation Present an understanding of the historical development of key aspects of the criminal justice system in Britain including the police, the courts and prisons and punishment Recall and show a knowledge of seminal and/key contributors within contemporary criminology, their works and arguments Demonstrate the capacity to deal with information and concepts drawn from different areas of policing Demonstrate a specific understanding of the approach of British political parties and their ideologies and their impact on the contemporary criminal justice system Demonstrate familiarity with theoretical controversies regarding the causes of crime and with the consequent application of these theories in responses to crime in the UK Justify choosing a particular research method to answer specific research questions Demonstrate an understanding of different methods of policing Show an awareness of the current debates on the causes of crime and their effect on law and order policy and see them in a historical and political context Apply knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills gained throughout the module, which can link to the students’ personal development planning Apply researchspecific knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills, which can link to the students’ individual employability development 30 Present an understanding of the methodological, practical and ethical issues associated with conducting criminological research Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theories, debates and concepts in the field of Security Studies Understand the relations of power within which people are labelled, represented and consequently excluded from mainstream society Account for the ways in which social processes ascribe, produce Provide an and reproduce informed opinion of ‘deviant’ identities historical contexts labels (e.g the role surrounding of the courts, mass security issues media, criminal justice agencies, etc.) Employability: Show evidence of an ability to create an argument in written Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in accurate written and good spoken English Programme Specification Programme Aim Links 1 2 3 4 5 Linked PSRB (if appropriate) NFBS Code Level Programme Entry Requirements and prerequisites, co-requisites & exclusions Accreditation of Prior Experience or Learning (APEL) In line with the new UCAS tariff points from September 2017, students are expected to achieve 112 points (the equivalent of BBC) at A level These points can be achieved using A/AS Level (with a minimum of A Levels) Learning outcomes of one or more modules on your course, either by gaining credits on a similar course at another institution, or through some previous professional experience The Associate Dean (Academic), acting in conjunction with experienced tutors from your course team, considers any A level Grade AS Level Grade Study Time Breakdown Scheduled learning and teaching activities (including time constrained blended or directed tasks, pre-sessional and post-sessional tasks) Guided Independent learning (including non-time constrained blended tasks & reading and assessment preparation) Placement (including external activity and study abroad) 31 Exit award(s) 47% 53% % A Certificate of Higher Education Criminology will be awarded if you leave the course with 120 credits at Level Programme Specification We welcome applications from those with Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma, BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma at DDM and international qualifications Information on other qualifications, and on the new tariff points, is available here: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/studentinfo/how-to-apply/entryrequirements/new-ucas-tariff claims for AP(E)L submitted by students Impact of options (indicate if/how optional choices will have a significant impact) Second Year Entry may be possible with suitable qualifications 32 Programme Specification War and Conflict in the Modern World Beyond the Statistics: Researching Criminological Experiences Terrorism Theory Intelligence and Security Post 1945 Prisons and Punishment 20 20 20 20 20 40:60:00 40:60:00 40:60:00 40:60:00 40:60:00 Assessment method Written coursework Group presentation Written coursework Closed book examination Seen examination Assessment scope 2,500 words 2,500 words 2.5 hours hours Level Core Modules Credit level (ECTS value) Study Time (%) S/GI/PL Assessment week Feedback scope Delivery mode Learning Outcomes Term 1: week 15 On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Display an understanding of the many sources of contemporary global insecurity, war and conflict through a range of case studies 15 minute group presentation Term 1: week 15 Term 1: week 15 Term 2: week 15 Term 2: week 15 On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Display knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, ethical and political debates surrounding social research On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the debates surrounding terrorism On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Illustrate a knowledge of the history, structure and roles of the British Security Service since 1945 On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars 33 Show knowledge and critical understanding of the key debates about prison and punishment having acquired an enhanced understanding of concepts and theories that are currently and historically relevant to punishment policy and practice in both England and Wales Programme Specification Demonstrate an ability to apply theoretical frameworks to explain contemporary war or conflict Draw on different theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence to evaluate between different interpretations of relevant world political events and issues Show an ability to construct reasoned and critical arguments Demonstrate knowledge and through the synthesis understanding of the of relevant information links between theories and perspectives from and methods a range of diverse and academically appropriate sources Critically evaluate the Draw on different strengths and theoretical frameworks, limitations of different empirical evidence and modes of research contemporary and historical case studies to evaluate central ontological, epistemological, normative and empirical debates around terrorism 34 Demonstrate a knowledge of the threats to the British State from the period of the Cold War and the threat of Soviet Communism to recent Islamic Jihadis and show a critical understanding of the way in which the British Security Service has managed the threats Show a critical understanding of the problem of managing covert threats within a democratic and open society Display knowledge and critical understanding of the theoretical paradigms within the study of penal theory and their relevance to modern ideological perspectives in penal policy Have developed enhanced independent research and study skills, using a wide range of library and web-based resources appropriate to the topic and for level undergraduate study, including the ability to use find and analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data relating to contemporary prison policy and practice both England and Wales Programme Specification Exhibit a range of transferable skills including clear communication, effective independent and group based work and an ability to translate complex ideas to a wide audience Programme Aim Links Linked PSRB (if appropriate) Clearly communicate ideas and arguments in both oral and written form, working with and relating effectively with other students in the process Additionally students should be able to acknowledge the relationship between the module’s focus on research skills development and the use of this specific set of skills in the employment market Exhibit a range of transferable skills including clear communication, effective independent and group based work and an ability to translate complex ideas to a wide audience 1 2 3 4 5 NFBS Code 35 Evaluate key concepts such as secrecy and surveillance, counter espionage, subversion, accountability and openness and consider critically the effectiveness of the range of methods used by the Security Service Be able to present verbally (in seminars) and in writing (for summative assessment), wellreasoned, research informed arguments that demonstrate a critical understanding of prison policy and practice in relation to the content of the course Students will demonstrate this via independent research used in examination and communicate their ideas in accurate written (and in seminars, in good spoken) English in a time limited setting Programme Specification Level Optional Modules Contemporary Issues in Policing Forensic Science: Issues in Criminal Investigation: Forensic Science Working in Criminal Justice 20 20 20 Credit level (ECTS value) Study Time (%) S/GI/PL Assessment method 40:60:00 40:60:00 40:60:00 Group Debate Mock Investigation Structured reflective report Assessment scope 20 minutes 20 minutes 2,500 words Assessment week Term 2: week 15 Term 2: week 15 Term 2: week 15 Feedback scope Delivery mode Learning Outcomes On request 20 days later On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Lectures and seminars Demonstrate an understanding of the different forms of forensic evidence that Demonstrate knowledge of current might be available at the crime scene debates surrounding policing and the and the different forms of collection procedures and scientific analysis which police in England and Wales might in required to make this evidence available On request 20 days later Lectures and workshops Demonstrate an understanding of the application of theoretical concepts to the operation of one aspect of Criminal Justice Integrate a range of theoretical material taught elsewhere on the programme in the context of the operation of an aspect of Criminal Justice Show that one can critically evaluate the social, political and economic factors behind the contemporary debates and issues Demonstrate a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of alternative types of forensic evidence and science in criminal investigations Be able to show how the debates have affected policing in England and Wales in the 21st century Demonstrate a critical awareness of the Organise and interpret relevant issues and concerns that might be raised information within the context of the work by the collection, storing, analysis and environment use of forensic evidence 36 Programme Specification Express one’s understanding and knowledge of the subject material through an examination to test the ability to marshal information, ideas and concepts and produce coherent answers under a time restraint - all skills that are essential to aid employment opportunities after university Programme Aim Links Linked PSRB (if appropriate) Development of the transferable skills, such as to critical engage with core information and an ability to present findings in a clear and involved manner 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 37 Engage in a process of reflective practice using personal development planning and experiences during the work placement Programme Specification Level Programme Entry Requirements and prerequisites, co-requisites & exclusions Accreditation of Prior Experience or Learning (APEL) Study Time Breakdown Exit award(s) Scheduled learning and teaching activities (including time constrained blended or directed tasks, pre-sessional and post-sessional tasks) % Guided Independent learning (including non-time constrained blended tasks & reading and assessment preparation) % Placement (including external activity and study abroad) % Impact of options (indicate if/how optional choices will have a significant impact) 38 Programme Specification Level Core Modules Britain and Terrorism Dissertation /Live Project /Placement Critical and Human Security in the Global South 20 40 20 Credit level (ECTS value) Study Time (%) S/GI/PL Assessment method 35:65:00 10:90:00 35:65:00 A1 Research poster Written dissertation Written Coursework Assessment scope A1 poster 6,000 words 3,000 words Assessment week Term 1: week 15 Term 2: week 15 Term 1: week 15 Feedback scope On request 20 days later On request 20 days later Delivery mode Lectures and seminars Learning Outcomes Possess a systematic and well developed knowledge of the range of terrorist threats to the British state drawn from contemporary history Workshops Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding through the sustained investigation of a specific topic in the study of criminology within its appropriate interpretative contexts Show a critical understanding of the way in Work independently, demonstrating which the British state has responded to these initiative, self-organisation and timethreats and the debates that these responses management and use appropriate have generated over their utility, their success technologies for the retrieval and presentation of information and their morality Evaluate key concepts and ideas within the Demonstrate an understanding of the module and demonstrate an ability to see the ethical implications of their research ambiguities and contradictions in policy change approaches over time 39 On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Apply critical and human security concepts and theories to case studies Analyse the links between historical processes and contemporary human insecurity in the Global South Analyse the connection between human insecurity in the Global South and human insecurity in the rest of the world Programme Specification Utilise independent research skills and synthesise relevant academic material Demonstrate critical consideration of the arguments which the British state has used to Present and communicate a reasoned showing knowledge and understanding and critical thinking skills in order to support its campaigns against terrorist groups analysis of relevant information and produce a clearly written, well expressed and those counter arguments liberal opponents exercise critical judgement essay in English that uses Harvard style have made against the British methods references and draws on an appropriate range of academic materials 1 2 3 4 5 Programme Aim Links Linked PSRB NFBS Code (if appropriate) 40 Programme Specification Level Optional Modules Credit level (ECTS value) Study Time (%) S/GI/PL Assessment method Assessment scope Assessment week Feedback scope Delivery mode Learning Outcomes Homicide and Multiple Homicide: Criminological understandings of killing Policing Priorities Hate Crime Cyber Crime 20 20 20 20 35:65:00 35:65:00 35:65:00 35:65:00 Individual reflexive diary Written coursework Written coursework 3,000 words 3,000 words 3,000 words Individual podcast 15 minutes recorded presentation Term 2: week 15 On request 20 days later Term 2: week 15 On request 20 days later Term 2: week 15 On request 20 days later Term 2: week 15 On request 20 days later Lectures and seminars Lectures and seminars Lectures and seminars Lectures and seminars Demonstrate an Explain and describe knowledge and understanding of the needs of Develop a knowledge of the ‘homicide’ and other terms Possess diverse vulnerable groups in key principles surrounding used by criminologists in understanding of the police constable training curriculum society and impact of hate cyber-crime relation to this type of crime incidents Locate individual homicide cases within the conceptual and theoretical frameworks of homicide studies Appreciate, describe and Critically analyse institutional Demonstrate practical skills responses to cyber-crime which are of relevance to apply helpful and effective police assessment centre approaches to a wide range of activities groups and how the police deal with hate crime 41 Programme Specification Evaluate criminological concepts and theories in offering explanations for homicide Programme Aim Links Linked PSRB (if appropriate) Show evidence of familiarity with standard police application forms, procedures and vetting requirements Be familiar with the various Debate the role of the media interviewing styles which are in helping or hindering used during the police understandings of homicide application procedure 1 2 3 4 5 N/A 42 Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of a hate crime and be able to identify the key theoretical and criminological debates surrounding hate crime Identify an awareness and understanding of different theoretical and empirical relationships between power, crime and social change Demonstrate an awareness of key legislation around hate crime and the strands associated with hate crime Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues around cyber-crime and public protection Programme Specification Level Programme Entry Requirements and prerequisites, co-requisites & exclusions Accreditation of Prior Experience or Learning (APEL) Study Time Breakdown Exit award(s) Scheduled learning and teaching activities (including time constrained blended or directed tasks, pre-sessional and post-sessional tasks) % Guided Independent learning (including non-time constrained blended tasks & reading and assessment preparation) % Placement (including external activity and study abroad) % Impact of options (indicate if/how optional choices will have a significant impact) 43 Programme Specification Section Three This section contains the module guides from across the programme 44