(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes
1. Synthesise established knowledge on responses to crime and victimisation and explain policing and crime prevention in their social and political contexts.
2. Analyse major theories of crime in their social, cultural, historical and political contexts and apply such theories to understanding contemporary dynamics in crime, victimisation and criminal justice.
3. Critically assess the values implicit in major traditions of criminological theory and the ethical underpinnings of criminological enquiry.
4. Distinguish the scope and limitations of major qualitative and quantitative research methods in criminology and criminal justice studies.
Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Critically consider alternative explanations of, and approaches to, significant contemporary issues in crime and responses to crime.
2. Design research projects in a holistic manner, demonstrating competence in the requisite skills and navigating key sources of data in a supportive framework.
3. Identify, access, analyse, and interpret relevant secondary data.
4. Apply scholarly skills to establish independent perspectives on questions in criminology and criminal justice studies.
5. Communicate evidence and ideas effectively using a range of written, oral and digital tools.
This programme is designed to provide you with an inclusive and authentic, programme-level package of assessment and feedback activities that will effectively scaffold learning and cultivate the knowledge and skills that you need to fulfil your aspirations for yourself and for your community. We prioritise assessment for learning by investing in practice (formative) assessment activities and providing individual feedback to help you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in readiness for your end of module (summative) assessments.
Assessments are designed to align with the programme’s learning outcomes, providing a comprehensive and authentic evaluation of your skills and knowledge. Written assignments play a central role, but you will also encounter other assessment methods, designed to foster the development of a broad spectrum of skills and capabilities. Across your assessments you will have opportunities to demonstrate your ability to conduct independent research, critically analyse information, and articulate complex ideas.
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