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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Part 1: Basic Data Awarding Institution University of the West of England Teaching Institution University of the West of England
Delivery Location University of the West of England,
Faculty responsible for programme
Health & Applied Sciences
Department responsible for programme
Health & Social Sciences
Modular Scheme Title (^) Undergraduate Modular Scheme Professional Statutory or Regulatory Body Links
n/a
Highest Award Title BA (Hons) Criminology
Default Award Title Fall-back Award Title Interim Award Titles BA Criminology Dip HE Criminology Cert HE Criminology UWE Progression Route Mode(s) of Delivery FT / PT / Foundation Year Codes UCAS: M900 JJACS: ISIS2:M9 HHESA: Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Statements
2007 QAA Benchmarks Criminology (BA)
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Pages/S ubject-benchmark-statement-Criminology.aspx
http://dera.ioe.ac.uk/7902/1/criminology07.pdf
CAP Approval Date Feb 2016 Valid from September 2016 Valid until Date Version 1
Part 2: Educational Aims of the Programme
Criminology is a vibrant, multifaceted and multidisciplinary subject. The Criminology programme at UWE has been designed to provide an intellectually stimulating and relevant learning experience that will produce graduates who are ready and able to realise their full potential, make a positive contribution to their communities, workplaces and society and play their full part in a global society and knowledge economy.
The BA (Hons) Criminology is a three year (or a four year, with Foundation Year) programme. The
BA(Hons) Criminology (with Foundation Year) combined honours is a four year (or a five year,
with placement) programme It aims to develop in its graduates the skills, knowledge, attitude and
confidence to create, critique and make a difference to the world beyond university, and graduates who
Part 2: Educational Aims of the Programme
are prepared for lifelong learning, personal development and success in whatever field they choose to work and participate. The core curriculum of the programme, in particular, is designed with this objective in mind. The programme at UWE is distinctive for supplying students with placement opportunities across the criminal justice field, with research led teaching clearly embedded into the course as well as practitioner/professional based guest lectures.
Criminology Programme Aims The BA (Hons) Criminology programme has the option to be entered via a thematically organised introduction to Social Sciences foundation year. It aims at Level 0 to provide students with a grounding in social science academic and research skills and with a foundation in social, political and psychological concepts, theories and tools relevant to Criminology, reflecting the multidisciplinarity of Criminology as discipline. At Level 1 , the BA (Hons) Criminology programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the core discipline of Criminology, whereas at Levels 2 and 3 the programme is designed to help students develop an in-depth and detailed understanding of Criminology.
The Criminology programme aims to highlight how multi-disciplinary (i.e. incorporating sociology, psychology, media studies, social policy, politics and philosophy) and applied (i.e. the impact that criminology has on criminal justice policy, practice and discourse) the subject area is and therefore how it directly links to employment opportunities.
In particular the programme aims to:
Introduce students to the multidisciplinary nature of Criminology as defined as part of a wider Social Science framework (the foundation year). Provide a foundation in criminological knowledge that is relevant to a career in the criminal justice system. Develop an understanding of the relationships between criminological theory and its application to a range of experience and behavior – including of offenders, victims, and agents of criminal justice. Teach academically challenging and vocationally relevant criminology modules. Clearly demonstrate how Criminology applies to and interacts with the real world, through a series of teaching innovations (TEL) and practical/practice based initiatives (placements, wok based learning and invited speakers). Impart a broad range of skills, discipline specific, cognitive and general transferable skills, which provide the student with a sound basis for further study. Present multiple perspectives in criminology in a way that fosters critical comparison and evaluation. Offer a foundational pathway at Level 0 as part of the University’s widening participation strategy. Provide for students a generally enriching and interesting educational environment and experience; promote critical, creative and analytical thinking; and assist students to realise their potential. Acknowledge and accommodate the wide diversity of student needs and interests through the provision of a flexible programme, which enables students to choose between a variety of modules, and which fosters their individual development. Encourage scholarship and to foster the virtues of objectivity, reflection, judgement, critical study, and independent learning (individual and collaborative). Provide a general foundation for the world of work by equipping students with the broad range of skills, understanding and knowledge employed in a wide range of vocations.
TEL Strategy and Criminology The use of TEL is an integral feature at all levels of study in each module on the program. MyUWE and Blackboard, the university supported learning portal and virtual learning environment, will be used to support students’ learning, conduct activities, organise and communicate learning materials. Students will be able to engage with the material, other students and members of staff through these systems and make use of the various functionalities built into them (e.g. blogs, journals, audio, video, discussion boards, wikis, etc.) as appropriate and useful. In addition, students and tutors will be able to utilise TEL (e.g. Collaborate, Lync and Skype) to, where appropriate and useful, facilitate remote contact and thus increase flexibility and accessibility for students. Some modules will also potentially offer both generic and discipline-specific online content. Existing university resources will be utilised such as The Research Observatory (http://ro.uwe.ac.uk/) where appropriate. Learning technologies such as e-portfolios might also be exploited to potentially support students e.g. while on placement and to facilitate students’ development and assessment of a portfolio of work.
Employability Strategy and Criminology The Criminology Programme at UWE is applied and real world orientated which means that employability is a central strand of the programme’s teaching and learning. This focus means that the Criminology
Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme
How crime and victimisation are socially constructed (by media, public opinion and state agencies)
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Relationship between theory, evidence, practice and methods in criminological research
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Value of comparative analysis, in both historical and contemporary contexts
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Nature and appropriate use of research strategies and methods in relation to social investigation and criminological issues
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Distinctive character of disciplines of criminology (sociology, psychology, media studies and social policy) in relation to other forms of understanding
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Application of criminological theory to real-world situations and problems, both in class (lectures, seminars, workshops and assessments) and outside of class (placement, TEL, work based learning)
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(B) Intellectual Skills Appreciate the complexity and diversity of criminological theory and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different theories.
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Apply theoretical perspectives in criminology to the study of recent trends in criminal justice and law enforcement.
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Understand, develop and apply research skills as well as methods in criminology
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Understand the advantages and limitations of a variety of criminal justice policies as well as practices.
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Explore the historical development and institutional dynamics of modern institutions of law and criminal justice and their likely future trajectories.
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Appreciate how crime and criminal justice is politically and culturally constructed in different historical contexts.
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Make an informed contribution to group discussions of criminological issues. Gather, retrieve and synthesise information
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Review and assess empirical evidence and research data related to the social construction of crime and deviance.
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Evaluate theoretical perspectives as they apply to criminological
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Part 3: Learning Outcomes of the Programme
issues. Orally and visually present information in support of an argument or thesis.
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(C)Subject/Professional/Practical Skills Identify criminological problems, understand the nature of criminological questions and investigate them
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Demonstrate competence in utilising criminological theory and concepts to understand crime, victimisation, representations of crime, and responses to crime.
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Identify human rights issues in responses to crime and delinquency
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Recognise distinctive criminological approaches to particular problems.
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Analyse, assess methodologically, and communicate information and empirical research findings in relation to criminological (and related discipline) phenomena
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Identify and evaluate criminological patterns of thought, behavior, and experience
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Examine relevance of criminological work with regard to issues of social, public and civic policy
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Pose, operationalise and critique research questions.
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Identify and utilise a range of different research strategies and tools, and conduct empirical studies involving a variety of methods – including observation, questionnaires, interviews, case studies, data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), evaluation, etc
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Show awareness of ethical principles and approval procedures and act in accordance with these.
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(D) Transferable skills and other attributes Written, oral and visual communication skills, including clear presentation of research procedures, academic debates, and their own arguments
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Computer literacy and ITC skills
- competence and confidence in using a variety of software
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Ability to use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the context of presenting and analysing
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Part 4: Student Learning and Student Support
Description of any Distinctive Features
The programme offers entry via a Social Sciences interdisciplinary foundation year. An Induction Programme for incoming Level 0 students to support orientation and study skills. Academic Personal Tutors across all four years of the programme. Student support mentors, graduate interns and PALs across all four years of the programme. A core social science curriculum designed to deliver key skills in critical thinking, employability and research methods, with placement opportunities for all students Extensive specialist library as well as access to interrelated libraries with relevant material. On-line learning resources (Blackboard, library resources etc), internet, intranet and email access. Dedicated office hours for all staff. Professionally trained support staff equipped to aid students with issues related to both academic progression and personal development. Early Assessment in Year 0 and 1 modules to encourage retention and progression. A strong emphasis on developing analytical and critical skills. Graduation development planning. Faculty study skills advisors who offer drop in sessions and individual support. The BA (Hons) Criminology programme at UWE has a distinctive applied focus, with a focus on the application of theoretical and evidence-based knowledge on crime, offenders, victims and state responses to crime. This bridge between theoretical and applied knowledge in real world settings helps to foster in students a keen interest and engagement in the subject and primes them to think about the applicability of theory to context and the generalisability of research findings. The applied focus of the programme is demonstrated not only in the curriculum but also in the research outputs of staff and in their involvement in the Faculty’s Research Centres. Further, staff research is infused into the curriculum with the result that the programme is also distinctive for research-informed teaching with staff research being embedded throughout the course in core as well as option modules. For example, research active staff module lead and teach on the foundation year modules (L0). And, in Introduction to Criminal Justice [L1] and Nature & Use of Research (L2) we have staff giving lectures based around their past as well as ongoing research and how it links to the criminal justice system. Also, the programme has evidence based, research led and practice orientated teaching from stakeholders and related practitioners across all four years.
Part 5: Assessment
A: Approved to University Regulations and Procedures
Assessment Strategy A range of assessment methods are employed to monitor student attainment of the full range of Learning Outcomes. Assessment incorporates the Department’s assessment strategy and The QAA Code of Practice on Assessment of Students. The principles, procedures and processes of assessment for each module are described in each module handbook, which is provided to each student (online) at the start of the module. All 30 credit modules will have assessments spread across the academic year whereas the optional 15 credit modules will typically have semester based delivery as well as assessments.
Effective learning is achieved by employing a range of assessment approaches across the suite of modules that recognise differential approaches to learning. The development of a flexible, inclusive and accessible curriculum ensures a high quality learning experience for all students. These assessments include: Essays Literature reviews Annotated bibliographies Web-based assignments Reflective journals and exercises Portfolios Oral, written and visual presentations
Part 4: Student Learning and Student Support
Observational Reports Book reviews Tasks undertaken under examination conditions (closed or open-book)
Assessments are not intended simply to ‘objectify’ or measure student understanding, but also to facilitate student knowledge and understanding. Written coursework assignments are designed to ensure that students critically explore and evaluate key issues and ideas (‘deep’ rather than ‘surface’ learning), and opportunity is provided for them to negotiate their own written assignments in accordance with their own interests.
The foundation year assessments build skills native to Criminology as part of a wider Social Sciences programme and tests knowledge retention appropriate to the Foundational Level. Students become progressively independent and reflective as they move through ascending levels of the programme.
Teamwork is monitored and evaluated especially by means of group presentations.
Self-management and self-motivation are required through the enforcement of deadlines for all coursework assessments, and in the independence required to manage self-selected essay and project assignments.
Quality Processes: The methods used to evaluate and improve the quality and standards of learning throughout the academic year include student feedback measures (student representatives, module feedback questionnaires and focus groups), standard university monitoring methods, reviews and consultation with external stakeholders and external examiners, and a series of strategic management meetings throughout the year to synthesise programme data/feedback and formulate/review action plans.
Assessment Map
The programme encompasses a range of assessment methods including; essays, posters, presentations, written examinations, etc. These are detailed in the following assessment map:
Assessment Map for BA (Hons) Criminology
Type of Assessment*
Unseen Written Exam Open Book Written Exam In
- class Written Test Practical Exam Practical Skills Assessment Oral assessment and/or presentation Written Assignment Report
/ Project
Dissertation Portfolio Compulsory modules Level 0
UZQRUX- 30 - 0
UZQRUY- 30 - 0
UZQRV9- 30 - 0
UZQRVA- 30 - 0
A( )
A( 0 )
A(25)
A(20)
B(75)
B(80)
B( 50
B(60)
Compulsory
Part 6: Programme Structure
This structure diagram demonstrates the student journey from Entry through to Graduation for a typical full time student , including: level and credit requirements interim award requirements module diet, including compulsory and optional modules
entry
Level 0
Compulsory modules
UZQRUX-30- Academic Skills for Social Science UZQRUY-30- Exploring the Social World & the Problems of Crime UZQRV9-30- From Plato to Nato UZQRVA-30- People and Social Science
Optional modules
None
Interim Awards
None
entry
Level 1
Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards
UZSNLD-30- Introduction to Criminological Theory UZSNLE-30- Introduction to Criminal Justice UZSST9-15- Understanding Crime UZRSTQ-15-1 Critical Thinking UZSNLF-30- Foundations in Social Theory
None
Cert HE Criminology
Requirements:
120 credits of which not less than 100 credits are at Level I or above
Level 2
Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards UZSSMU-30-2 Policing and Prisons UZSSTR-15- Developing Self and Society UZQSTA-15-2 Nature and Use of Research
Please note that 60 credits of year 2 are selected from the list of option modules
UZSNNC-30- Criminal Psychology UZSNMX-30-2 Youth Crime, Youth Justice UZSNR8-30-2 Drugs, Crime & Society UZSNNU-30- Transgression
Dip HE Criminology
Requirements:
240 of which not less than 100 credits are at Level 2 or above and not less than 220 credits are at Level 1 or above
Level 3
Compulsory Modules Optional Modules Interim Awards UZSNQA-30-3 Critical Criminology USPSTS-30-3 Social Sciences Project and Placement Module
Please note that 60 credits of year 3 are selected from the list of option modules
UZNQG-15-3 Victims and Victiminology UZSNQK-30- Comparative and Transnational Crime UZSNQV-15- Terrorism UZSSJN-30-3 Protest, policing and Public Order UZSNQP-30- Childhood disorders, disordered childhood UZSSJQ-30-3 Real and Virtual Worlds UZSNQN-30- Representations of Crime and Deviance UZSNQU-30-3 The Family, Community and Crime
BA Criminology Requirements: 300 credits of which not less than 60 are at Level 3 or above, not less than 100 credits are at Level 2 or above and not less than 280 credits are at Level 1 or above
Target/Highest:
BA (Hons) Criminology
Credit requirements 360 credits of which not less than 100 are at Level 3 or above, not less than 200 credits are at Level 2 or above and not less than 340 credits are at Level 1 or above
Level
Please note that 60 credits of year 3 are selected from the list of option modules
UZSNR8- 30 - 2 Drugs, Crime & Society UZSNNU- 30 - 2 Transgression UZSNNC- 30 - 2 Criminal Psychology UZSNMX- 30 - 2 Youth Crime, Youth Justice
Other requirements
240 of which not less than 100 credits are at Level 2 or above and not less than 220 credits are at Level 1 or above
Level
Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules Interim Awards
UZSNQA- 30 - 3
Critical Criminology
Please note that 30 credits of year 3 are selected from the list of option modules
UZNQG- 15 - 3 Victims and Victimology UZSNQK- 30 - 3 Comparative and Transnational Crime UZSNQV- 15 - 3 Terrorism UZSSJN- 30 - 3 Protest, policing and Public Order UZSNQP- 30 - 3 Childhood disorders, disordered childhood UZSSJQ- 30 - 3 Real and Virtual Worlds UZSNQN- 30 - 3 Representations of Crime and Deviance UZSNQU- 30 - 3 The Family, Community and Crime
BA Criminology
Requirements: 30 0 credits of which not less than 60 are at Level 3 or above, not less than 100 credits are at Level 2 or above and not less than 280 credits are at Level 1 or above
Target/Highest: BA (Hons) Criminology
Credit requirements 360 credits of which not less than 100 are at Level 3 or above, not less than 200 credits are at Level 2 or above and not less than 340 credits are at Level 1 or above
Level
USPSTS- 30 - 3
Social Sciences Project/Placement Module
Please note that 30 credits of year 3 are selected from the list of option modules
UZNQG- 15 - 3 Victims and Victimology UZSNQK- 30 - 3 Comparative and Transnational Crime UZSNQV- 15 - 3 Terrorism UZSSJN- 30 - 3 Protest, policing and Public Order UZSNQP- 30 - 3 Childhood disorders, disordered childhood UZSSJQ- 30 - 3 Real and Virtual Worlds UZSNQN- 30 - 3 Representations of Crime and Deviance UZSNQU- 30 - 3 The Family, Community and Crime GRADUATION
Part 7: Entry Requirements
The University’s Standard Entry Requirements apply with the following additions/exceptions*:
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of the West of England with specific requirements as detailed on the course page:
http://courses.uwe.ac.uk/M
Please follow this link to view the university’s basic minimum entry requirements:
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/study/entryReqs.shtml
Part 8: Reference Points and Benchmarks
The QAA subject benchmark statements for Criminology have informed the design of the programme from the outset. The benchmarks, and the external examiner, were consulted during the planning process and at each stage of the design and development of the programme. They have influenced the selection of the educational aims and learning outcomes against which the teaching, learning and assessment processes have been specified.
The UWE Bristol Strategy 2020 policies is embedded in the educational aims and learning outcomes of the programme. The University’s commitment to promoting a diverse, integrated and flexible learning experience is reflected in the rich range of teaching, learning and assessment methods and strategies in evidence on the programme.
The research, scholarly and knowledge exchange activities and interests of staff have shaped the wide ranging sociological provision at all levels of the programme. In particular the influence is evidenced by the varied and stimulating choice of option modules at levels 2 and 3.
This 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 individual modules can be found in module specifications, available on the University’s website.
