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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Police Studies | |||
| Reference | SS2905 | Version | 1 |
| Created | October 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | December 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To critically examine the role of the police in relation to the investigation and enforcement of crime. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Compare sociological perspectives that shape the study of law enforcement agencies, exploring theories related to power, control, social order, and the role of police in maintaining societal norms. |
| 2 | Categorise the historical development of policing institutions and their evolution within different social, political, and cultural contexts. |
| 3 | Differentiate, from the perspective of law enforcement, the key stages of the criminal justice process. |
| 4 | Compare the legal and ethical considerations that guide police actions during the investigation process, including issues related to search and seizure, use of force, the rights of the accused, and confidentiality. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module defines the role of the police in the UK in regard to its international context and historical development. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered through a combination of workshops and tutorials with delivery through online material as appropriate. These will explore different perspectives on the core subject matter, using case studies and real life examples. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A reflective learning-log assesses the student's progress through the course, providing for their engagement with the module activities. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The learning log is assessed in its totality to measure the development of learning and insights the student has achieved during the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Module is an interdisciplinary module with delivery shared broadly equally between the School of Applied Social Studies and the Law School |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Newburn, T., 2017. Criminology. Routledge |
| 2 | Murphy T (2022)Criminology: A Contemporary Introduction. London: Sage. |
| 3 | Novak, K. Cordher, G., Smith, B.& Roberg, B.(2019)Police and Society. London: Sage. |
| 4 | Rowe, M.Ralph, L. & Malik, A. (2023) Introduction to Policing. London: Sage. |
| 5 | Rowe, M (ed) (2016)Policing beyond Macpherson: Issues in policing, race and society. London: Routledge. |