Course Catalogue

Justice Studies

The overall aim and distinctive quality of the module is to produce postgraduates capable of ‘problem-solving’ in the field of criminal investigations. This module will examine the administrative difficulties posited during a criminal investigation and the importance of investigative ethics. Further, this module will examine the contributions that forensics bestow upon criminal investigations. Aims: 1. To introduce students to a core of foundational concepts of criminal investigations, understand, explain, analyse and evaluate causes, sustainment and consequences of a criminal incident. 2. To encourage students to reflect upon, explain, analyse and evaluate critical evidence beyond a basic first responder response to investigate various criminal activities. 3. To critically engage with, explain, analyse and evaluate the central issues surrounding criminal investigations, with an emphasis on hands-on learning with critical reflection to develop professional practice.

Outline Syllabus:Complex Case and Serious Case Management Crime Scene Investigation Crime Scene Documentation Recognition, Protection, Documentation and Collection of Physical Evidence Crime Scene Safety and Hazardous Forensics Fundamentals of Forensic Analysis/ Using Forensic Evidence Ethics and Corruption Legal and Operational Frameworks Investigations and the Courts Judgement and Decision Making Transnational Policing in Investigations: Agencies Working Together Case Study Critiques: What we have learned.

Module Overview:
This module will examine the administrative difficulties posited during a criminal investigation and the importance of investigative ethics. It aims to:

• examine the contributions that forensics bestow upon criminal investigations
• make you capable of ‘problem-solving’ in the field of criminal investigations

Additional Information:This module takes cognisance of the National Occupational Standards – AA1, AB, AE1 & CB1. This module takes cognisance of the National Occupational Standards- CB1 / CJ101 / GC10 & BE2.