Acting Head of Division of Criminology and Policing

Criminology with Law - UH-000660

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications. International students from non-Anglophone countries will be expected to demonstrate the appropriate level of competency in English at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.  
Further information for International Students can be found on:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>
Further information related to the School APL process can be found at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/hhs/apl/</a>
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by calling student services on 01484 472675 or visiting their website at:
<a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/">https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/</a>
The precise entry requirements may vary from year to year. They will be available from the University prospectus and website and for further information can be provided on request from the Admissions Tutor for the course. Alongside traditional entry qualifications such as A levels, Admissions Tutors will also accept 14-19 Diplomas and the University of Huddersfield foundation course.
Criminal Records Bureau a DBS check is not required for admission. However, individual placement providers may demand a DBS check before accepting intermediate year students onto a placement.

UH-000660 - Criminology with Law

Foundation Core

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Honours Compulsory

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Level

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Structure

Bachelor of Science

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

Demonstrate relevant professional skills such as career planning, time management, presentation skills, capacity to work independently and in collaboration with others.

A critical understanding of the legal, policy and ethical frameworks within which crime and criminal justice operate including the impact of diversity, inequality and discrimination.

Communicate information and arguments clearly and effectively using different media.

A critical understanding of the major theoretical concepts, perspectives and explanatory frameworks employed within criminology including key contemporary issues and debates,

Recognise, evaluate and communicate competing approaches within criminology and criminal justice. 

A critical understanding of the criminal justice system and its social and political context. 

Show research design and data collection skills, including accessing, generating and manipulating qualitative and quantitative data.   

Recognise and evaluate the relevance of criminological perspectives and research to national and global contexts.  

Devise, conduct and report on criminological research and critically evaluate both the research methods and the resulting data and ethical issues.

Demonstrate appropriate personal development including leadership skills, independence of thought and the capacity for enhanced self-reflection.

Evaluate and apply theoretical perspectives and concepts in criminology and criminal justice.

A critical understanding of the nature, use and application of research methods and research 
findings to the development of criminological knowledge.

The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at:
<a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/grad/graduate-school/representation/su/">https://students.hud.ac.uk/grad/graduate-school/representation/su/</a>
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations.
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process.

UH-000660

This course specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/section-f/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/section-f/</a>

At course level support is provided by:
Personal Tutor
The University has implemented a personal tutor system for full time undergraduate students.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates.  Specifically personal tutors: 
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it.</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
</ul>
Where personal tutor arrangements do not apply, the first point of contact for students is the Student Hub.
Module Leader
The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
 Course Leader
The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
All students are provided with a handbook giving all relevant information for the course. This is updated annually.
In 2016/17 a peer mentor scheme in the social sciences was established to run across Criminology and Sociology suite courses. This scheme uses year 2 and 3 students to support the learning experience of year 1 entrants to the course and is linked through the personal tutor system and seminars for the Exploring the Social Sciences year 1 core module.