Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Policing

Policing and Investigation - UH-000688

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. 
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/enquirer/whereareyoufrom/englishrequirements/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/enquirer/whereareyoufrom/englishrequirements/</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 on the School pages in          Unilearn.
 
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 contacting student services as follows:
 
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
 
Further information is available at their website at:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a>
            
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.
 
Success on gaining entry on the course and award of an honours degree is not connected to acceptance to the Police. Applicants and students are advised that this is a non-qualifying course and they need to consult the Police Service website for application requirements and procedures.

UH-000688 - Policing and Investigation

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Honours Optional

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Structure

Assess the nature, use and application of research methods and research findings to the development of policing and investigative knowledge and practice

Examine the social and political context of policing within the criminal justice system

Recognise the legal, policy and ethical frameworks within which policing and investigative practice operate including the impact of diversity, inequality and discrimination

Critically evaluate research methods and the resulting data and ethical issues

Recognise, evaluate and communicate competing approaches within policing and investigative practice

Debate major theoretical concepts, perspectives and explanatory frameworks employed within contemporary policing and investigation 

Critically appraise contemporary policing and investigative policy and practice

Communicate information and arguments clearly and effectively using a range of media, to a variety of audiences

Critically investigate evidence-based research and how it relates to policing practice and policy

Work independently and with a high degree of self-direction to produce work that showcases the transferable skills of effective communication, organisation and the use of IT

Devise, conduct and report on policing related research 

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

Critique key policing and investigation strategies, techniques and models of practice 

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

The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa</a>
 
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="http://huddersfieldstudent.com/involve/content/166695/student_reps/">http://huddersfieldstudent.com/involve/content/166695/student_reps/</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.
 
External practitioner expertise inputs into the course design, development and revision though University validation processes and quality assurance procedures.

UH-000688

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course 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="http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx">http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx</a>

At course level support is provided by:
Personal Tutor
 
The University has implemented a personal tutor system.  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>
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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.
 
<ul>
<li>All students are provided with a handbook giving all relevant information for the course. This is updated annually.</li>
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<ul>
<li>In 2016/17 a peer mentor scheme in the social sciences was established to run across Criminology and Sociology suite courses. This scheme will also run for students on the Policing and Investigation course. 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.</li>
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