Acting Head of Division of Criminology and Policing

Crime and Investigation - UH-000862

<p>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. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/enquirer/whereareyoufrom/englishrequirements/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/enquirer/whereareyoufrom/englishrequirements/</a></p>
<p>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></p>
<p>Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in          on the VLE.</p>
<p>The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/awards/</a>  </p>
<p>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:</p>
<p>Telephone<strong>:</strong> 01484 472675</p>
<p>Email: disability@hud.ac.uk</p>
<p>Further information is available at their website at:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/disability-services/</a></p>
<p><strong>Disclosure and Barring Service</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
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UH-000862 - Crime and Investigation

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Level

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Certificate of Higher Education

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

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

Critically appraise contemporary policing and investigative policy and practice.

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

Devise, conduct and report on policing-related research.

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

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

Critically evaluate research methods and the resulting data and ethical issues.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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<p>At course level support is provided by:</p>
<p><strong>Personal Tutor</strong></p>
<p>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:</p>
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<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 student's academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutor's 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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<p><strong>Module Leader</strong></p>
<p>The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.</p>
<p><strong>Course Leader</strong></p>
<p>The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.</p>
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<li>All students are provided with a handbook giving all relevant information for the course. This is updated annually.</li>
<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 Crime 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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