Acting Head of Division of Criminology and Policing

Crime and Investigation with Foundation Year - UH-000953

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. 
Further information for International Students can be found on:     
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link: 
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/</a>
Further information related to the School APL process can be found on the School pages in the VLE
<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="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/contents/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/contents/</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://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices</a>  
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by visiting our website at
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/">http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/</a>
and by contacting the admissions tutor. 
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the course is detailed below.
BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation with Foundation Year:
<ul>
<li>DDE at A Level.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.</li>
<li>MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.</li>
<li>Pass (D or E grade on core) at T Level.</li>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass.</li>
<li>64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.</li>
<li>NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade D.</li>
</ul>
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall and no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Finternational%2Fcourses-and-entry-requirements%2Finternational-entry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061019672%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OiMhqmaVrUs7qC23yzVLGDcH2OG9wJ3V9S9zy73xgVA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/</a>) pages. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Finternational%2Fpre-sessional-english%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061042536%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TzbzeFdEheQQPLUSKZ7dhw4eD8imjmOFaQJ3GRGb6Vs%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/</a>).
For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements(<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Fundergraduate%2Fhow-to-apply%2Fentry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7Cfa996fc1d3a345e1faac08dd1f7216e4%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638701297061061861%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Mv36cHqUXlRbzMwpMmEO05MuCWs4OKV0JR1WHeHiuP8%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/</a>).
We welcome applicants with alternative entry qualifications, provided that they can demonstrate their suitability for the course.        
Criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is not required for entry to these courses.

UH-000953 - Crime and Investigation with Foundation Year

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Level

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Pre Foundation Optional

Pre Foundation Core

Pre Foundation Compulsory

Pre Foundation Level

Structure

Bachelor of Science

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

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

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

Devise, conduct and report on policing-related research.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

UH-000953

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 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>
</ul>
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>
<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>
</ul>