Course Catalogue

1. To provide a postgraduate opportunity for undergraduate students in similar disciplines to continue their studies. 2. To allow students to explore the psychology of criminal behaviour and how this knowledge impacts on practice with in the Criminal justice system 3. To provide a contemporaneous, innovative and practice-embedded curriculum that draws on the varied expertise of the staff group and of guest speakers 4. To equip students with knowledge and skills that can be taken on to further study or employment within a related sector. Proposed learning structure for the programme is below.

Appropriate knowledge and understanding is sought to be attained through a curriculum that has interesting, engaging and relevant subject material in the core areas of study. The provision of a range of option modules will enable the students to pursue their interests in specific areas of crime and criminal justice and apply their learning in greater depth. The dissertation module facilitates advanced independent investigation and critical application of existing knowledge. Assessment methods are specified on each module Canvas site. The modules will be assessed through coursework (assignments of varying lengths) and a mixture of individual and group presentations. All forms of assessment will require students to demonstrate an advanced level of relevant knowledge and understanding of the stated learning outcomes. Intellectual skills are developed through supported learning materials, lectures, tutorial support and seminar preparation. Intellectual skills are assessed in all forms of assessment (specified in the assessment schedule). A variety of assessment methods are used including essays, projects, and presentations. Courseworks will generally and specifically seek to develop transferable practical skills. Workshops and coursework preparation will require a degree of personal responsibility, effective communication, and successful time management. Preparation and group interaction in the production of seminars and workshops. Formative and summative assessments in written and communication skills. Transferable skills are an essential part of the activities throughout the programme. Transferable skills are assessed in the various assessment processes and coursework. Priority is also given to the assessment of skills in tutorials and workshop presentations.

The programme has been designed to reflect the changing demands of law enforcement, and the understanding of crime, both nationally and internationally. Students will be encouraged to apply and develop this knowledge and understanding, particularly in the dissertation, which can be work-based. Professionals in the field of criminal justice are used to provide 'guest' lectures, especially in modules 7044LAWCJ, 7045LAWCJ and 7046LAWCJ, in order to provide students with the opportunity to discuss practice issues.