Lecturer In Criminology

Lecturer in Criminology and Policing

Crime with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year - UH-000955

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:
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If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in all single components. 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 in <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">Section 3 of the Regulations for Awards.</a> 
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for 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 on the <a href="http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">disability services website.</a>    
However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the course is detailed below:
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<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>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>
<li>Pass at T Level with D or E grade on core</li>
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In addition you must have GCSE Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or dual award Science) at grade 4 or above / grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or equivalent qualification.
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 with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhud.ac.uk%2Finternational%2Fcourses-and-entry-requirements%2Finternational-entry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7C1a0f196438dc4c28753608dd3fa7e9d7%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638736712605348241%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2Hc8oXKxvekhLL89UXs8POw6cvV9rv3AbOGszwFA5Gs%3D&amp;reserved=0">International Entry Requirements</a> page.  If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <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%7C1a0f196438dc4c28753608dd3fa7e9d7%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638736712605368161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IsS2995lieCppZaWCYNp23SpiEdnDLYvWl9Q7UGd4hk%3D&amp;reserved=0">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
We are keen to support a wide and diverse range of applicants on to our courses. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hud.ac.uk%2Fundergraduate%2Fhow-to-apply%2Fentry-requirements%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CI.I.Richardson%40hud.ac.uk%7C1a0f196438dc4c28753608dd3fa7e9d7%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C638736712605384050%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MD9ZyWsneISTvec%2BabjZBlv0V8WIPCF7XSUgTOU0DbQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">minimum entry requirements.</a>

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 they take 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 site via the VLE. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked.

UH-000955 - Crime with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year

Pre-Foundation Compulsory

Pre-Foundation Level

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Level

Foundation Core

Foundation Level

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Certificate of Higher Education

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

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 criminal investigative practice.

Devise, conduct and report on policing and forensic investigation related research.

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.

A basic awareness of the different forensic science techniques, their limitations and their role within criminal investigation (from their initial collection at the crime scene through to admissibility in court).

Critically appraise contemporary policing and forensic investigative policy and practice.

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

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

Critique the nature, use and application of research methods and research findings to the development of state of the art knowledge regarding crime and forensic investigation.

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

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

Critically appreciate the major theoretical concepts, perspectives and explanatory frameworks employed within criminology and how they relate to the aims and practices of the criminal justice system and investigative work.

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 which involves the recruitment, training and ongoing support for academic course representatives. 
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-000955

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.

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:
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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>
</ul>
Where personal tutor arrangements do not apply, the first point of contact for students is the central university support team (just ask).
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.

Crime with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year

Term 2

Term 1

Year 2

Year 4

Year 3

Year 1

BSc (Hons) Crime with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year FT Sep start

The university operates a centralised level of support for all students these include: 
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<li>The Library (library and computing facilities) provides induction and ongoing support for all students. </li>
</ul>
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<li>A distributed network of learning support units are available to all students.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Student Services provide specialist advice in the areas of careers advice, pastoral care and chaplaincy, day care nursery, counselling, accommodation and welfare, financial support, disability support, a shop for part-time work, sports facilities etc. </li>
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<li>The International Office provides help and support for all overseas students.</li>
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