POL5022 - Criminology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
critically review the constitutional role of the police in contemporary society and the wider criminal justice system;
explore crime prevention theories and strategies;
assess the strengths and weakness of different policing models in relation to crime, victimisation and the public;
evaluate the benefits that a greater understanding of sociology and criminology can have on operational policing and decision making;
review specific initiatives relating to crime prevention; and
demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and research skills.

Content:

In this module students will learn about the constitutional role of the police in contemporary society and the wider criminal justice system; crime prevention theories and strategies; the strengths and weakness of different policing models in relation to crime/ victimisation and the public; the benefits that a greater understanding of sociology and criminology can have on operational policing and decision making; and specific initiatives relating to crime prevention.

This module also introduces students to more sophisticated research methodologies. They will learn about the importance of planning research activities; the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches; will research, analyse and evaluate research publications and qualitative and quantitative data; understand what is proficiency in academic writing and presentations, in accordance with ethical protocols; understand effective referencing of a wide range of material appropriate to the subject area; and learn about quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including the interpretation of data.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Utilising the pre live post model, students will have preparation for the taught element, with a focused lecture based input and discussion, allowing for the development and exploration of ideas. This will be followed by additional self directed learning to enhance their initial teaching.

Students will be provided with resources and instructions as to their self-directed learning.

Lectures
Hours: 36
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 164

Further details relating to assessment
Student officers will select a topic of relevance to their role and district and produce an academic poster or a VLOG identifying the value of evidence-based policing.(EBP) It is expected either artefact will critically analyse the foundations, implementation, and value of EBP.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Thomas Naden
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NOT APPLICABLE
Semester(s) Offered - 5P215S5P218

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