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CJS3009 – Advanced Evidence and Procedure
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Dan Jasinski
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: CJS1015
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Advanced Evidence And Procedure, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Advanced Evidence And Procedure, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminal & Corporate Investigation;
Description: This module deals with the legal and procedural complexities surrounding the admissability of evidence in the English legal system. Students will undertake a group scenario based exercise requiring them to seize, prepare, and finally present their evidence in the courtroom setting of a mock trial.
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CJS3011 – Employment Investigations
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Dan Jasinski
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Employment Investigations, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Employment Investigations, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminal & Corporate Investigation;
Description: Employers who fail to conduct lawful and fair investigations may find themselves facing expensive claims for discrimination or wrongful/unfair dismissal. This module is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the law relating to individual employment rights and the relevant codes of practice that impact on internal investigations.
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CJS3012 – Cyber Crime
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Cleo Cameron
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: OL - Cyber Crime (Online Learning), Coursework: 100% STDFF - Cyber Crime (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminal & Corporate Investigation;
Description: This module deals with the legal and procedural complexities surrounding the three main areas of cyber crime. Mainly: computer?related offences, computer integrity offences, and internet crimes related to the distribution of illegal content. It examines substantive criminal law in England, comparing it to other jurisdictions and states.
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CJS3013 – Evidence Based Policing
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Ginny Field
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Evidence Based Policing, Coursework: 100%
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Description: Students will review the research for given policing interventions enabling them to identify studies that have delivered positive outcomes in live settings. `EBP? is about implementing scientifically proven strategies/tactics to resolve policing issues and community based problems, it embraces `Changemaker? principles by implementing innovative sustainable solutions to community based problems
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CJS3017 – Vulnerability, Risk and Public Protection
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Ginny Field
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Vulnerability, Risk And Public Protection, Coursework: 100%
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Description: Within the criminal justice sector, issues of vulnerability, risk and public protection are regularly applied in a multi-agency context. This module examines the theoretical and legislative framework around the concepts of vulnerability, risk and public protection, application and translation into operational policy and practice in the United Kingdom.
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CJS3018 – Miscarriages of Justice
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Dan Jasinski
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Miscarriages Of Justice, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Miscarriages Of Justice (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminal & Corporate Investigation;
Description: This module is mapped against the College of Policing?s `National Police Curiculum?, it looks at the process of `Investigation? from a different angle, seeking to stimulate debate by challenging investigative practices/procedures by introducing students to controversial issues surrounding their subject area. It examines the impact `miscarriages of justice? have had upon victims/witnesses/suspects raising questions about the integrity of the criminal justice system itself.
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CJS3020 – Introduction to Policing Practice
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Simon Feist
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: JAN - Introduction To Policing Practice, Coursework: 100% AUG - Introduction To Policing Practice, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module is designed to develop the student's policing understanding and decision making experience in both a workshop based and academic context. The assessment method is directed reading and commences before induction to the programme in order to assist them develop as quickly as this progamme requires.
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CJS3021 – Investigative Practice
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Simon Feist
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: JAN - Investigative Practice, Coursework: 100% AUG - Investigative Practice, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module is designed to introduce you to the investigation process. It will provide students with a foundation of knowledge and understanding, together with the relevant skills to competently conduct investigations, interview victims, witnesses and suspects and ensuring strict adherence to equality and diversity practices.
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CJS3022 – Evidence Based Policing and Reflective Practice
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Abdul-Hye Maih
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: AUG - Evidence Based Policing And Reflective Practice, Coursework: 100% JAN - Evidence Based Policing And Reflective Practice, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will require you to conduct a through review of the research available for providing policing interventions and practices to enable them to identify studies that have delivered positive outcomes in live settings. Evidence-based policing is about the implementation of scientifically proven strategies and tactics to successfully resolve policing issues and community-based problems thus encouraging students to embrace the ethos of `Changemaker? by implementing innovative sustainable solutions to community-based problems.
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CJS3023 – Digital Policing
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Cleo Cameron
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: JAN - Digital Policing, Coursework: 100% AUG - Digital Policing, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module is designed to develop the student's policing understanding and decision making, dealing with a variety of online issues including: Identify and critically evaluate the offences, crime methodologies and technology that are committed through the use of computers and examine and debate current issues in the investigation and enforcement of transnational crimes. In addition, Analyse, discuss and understand ethical issues that impact upon the collection and use of electronic evidence
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CJS3024 – Professional Response Policing
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Abdul-Hye Maih
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: JAN - Professional Response Policing, Coursework: 100%
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Description: You will demonstrate the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake the role of a patrolling police officer. Having gained IPS, they are deemed to be safe and lawful they will be deployed within the Northamptonshire Policing area, gaining experience of responding to and dealing with a wide range of police incidents.
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CJS3025 – Advanced Investigative Policing
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Simon Feist
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: MAR - Advanced Investigative Policing, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module extends the your legal knowledge from the topics taught in year one exploring legislation and procedures that are concerned with serious criminal offences, such as murder, manslaughter, kidnap and rape, and examines the processes involved in the investigation of such offences.
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CJS3026 – Criminology and Crime Prevention
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Tina Billington-Hughes
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: JAN - Criminology And Crime Prevention, Coursework: 100% MAR - Criminology And Crime Prevention, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will enable students to consider how crime is constructed and how it is perceived and responded to within contemporary society. It will require them to explore the complex inter-relationships between crime, conformity, social problems, and the context in which crime occurs, including the relationship between offender and victim.
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CJS3027 – Full Occupational Competence
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Simon Feist
Credit Value: 0
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: JAN - Full Occupational Competence, Coursework: 100% MAR - Full Occupational Competence, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to equip students with the skills and knowledge to be able to complete FOC by the end of year two by gathering evidence to demonstrate competence in the areas listed in the portfolio
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CJS3213 – Evidence Based Policing in Practice
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Abdul-Hye Maih
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Evidence Based Policing In Practice, Coursework: 100% ST3DA - Practice Related Evidence-Based Research Study And `Apprenticeship Endpoint Assessment', Coursework: 185%
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Description: Students will review the research for given policing interventions enabling them to identify studies that have delivered positive outcomes in live settings. `EBP? is about implementing scientifically proven strategies/tactics to resolve policing issues and community based problems, it embracies `Changemaker? principles by implementing innovative sustainable solutions to community based problems
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CJS3216 – Personal Professional Development 3
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Jordan Nunan
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: ST3DA - Personal Professional Development 3, Coursework: 100% STD - Personal Professional Development 3, Coursework: 100% STJDA - Personal Professional Development 3, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The practical professional development of the apprentice is allied to progression through the degree programme. This module extends the apprentice's knowledge and experience, both strategically and operationally, including working inter-professionally in delivering an ethical and professional service in their chosen area. Learning is enhanced through case studies and guest speakers.
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CJS3217 – Leadership, Team-Working and Assessment in the Police Service.
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Simon Feist
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: ST3DA - Leadership, Team-Working And Assessment In The Police Service, Coursework: 100% STD - Leadership, Team-Working And Assessment In The Police Service, Coursework: 100% STJDA - Leadership, Team-Working And Assessment In The Police Service, Coursework: 100%
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Description: Students will review the key principles of leadership and team working in the police service along with exploring their own development with coaching and mentoring skills. Along with the principles and practices of assessment they will be laying down the foundations to future proof the police service.
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CJS4001 – Independent Study
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Cleo Cameron
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: CJS2009 or equivalent
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Independent Study, Coursework: 100% STD - Independent Study, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Criminal & Corporate Investigation;
Description: The independent study provides an opportunity for students to study a topic of vocational relevance in greater depth, and to demonstrate their ability to work within specified timescales. They can choose a subject which they have found of interest during the previous two years of study, or which has direct relevance for their current or prospective employer.
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CJS4004 – Independent Study for Police Students
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Cleo Cameron
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: NOne
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Independent Study For Police Students, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module will further extend the skills learned at level 5 by enabling the student to develop a substantial research report, reflecting current trends in criminal justice practice. It will also help to prepare students academically for postgraduate work at level 7, should they wish to engage in further studies.
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CJS4203 – Practice Related Evidence-Based Research Study and `Apprenticeship Endpoint Assessment’
Field: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Co-ordinator: Simon Feist
Credit Value: 60
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Practice Related Evidence-Based Research Study And `Apprenticeship Endpoint Assessment', Coursework: 100% STJDA - Practice Related Evidence-Based Research Study And `Apprenticeship Endpoint Assessment', Coursework: 100% ST3DA - Practice Related Evidence-Based Research Study And `Apprenticeship Endpoint Assessment', Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module meets College of Policing?s requirements for the `end point assessment?. Apprentices will study in depth, a topic of vocational relevance, demonstrating ability to work to specified timescales, and adhere to academic conventions. They will select their topic from within the field of policing, supervised by their personal tutor.