Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
BSc (Hons) Criminology
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Criminology | Programme code | UFS3HPSHPS05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
The BSc in Criminology at Exeter offers those with an interest in studying crime, criminal justice, and society an opportunity to develop their theoretical understandings as well as gain training in social science research design and statistical data analysis. Criminology aims to provide systematic understanding of the historical patterning of crime, the causes of criminal behaviour and its consequences, as well as policy response. Through Criminology at Exeter you will learn to understand the multi-perspectival nature of crime, to explore terrains that are often contested, and to develop a critical appreciation of disciplinary perspectives. The inter-disciplinary make-up of the programme is rooted in sociological approaches, but also offers the potential to combine these perspectives for understanding and responding to crime and deviance with those from historical, political, and psychological studies. You will explore theoretical, empirical and methodological issues associated with these fields of social research. The training you will receive in this programme will equip you transferable skills for a variety of careers in criminal justice system as well as other professional and academic fields.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. provide you with a teaching and learning programme informed by a vibrant research culture and with excellent learning opportunities.
2. enable you to develop into graduates who will be useful, productive and questioning members of society.
3. allow you to become grounded in the main themes of Criminology through a combination of modules, which help you to develop an appreciation and understanding of how societies define and respond to crime.
4. enable you to become competent in the specific skills required in Criminology, core academic skills and a wide range of generic and transferable skills.
5. offer you a wide range of choice within the programme of study, insofar as this choice is consistent with the coherence and intellectual rigour of the degree.
6. provide you with an excellent Honours-level education in Criminology, which meets the criteria for Honours level awards as set out in the FHEQ and the Universitys statement of Levels and Awards, and which meets the standards set in the national Subject Benchmarking statements for Criminology.
7. provide you with a stimulating and supportive environment for students that is informed by research where deemed appropriate.
8. develop students competence in the subject-specific skills required in Criminology through practical engagement with primary and empirical data.
9. expose you to different teaching and assessment methods within an appropriate learning environment, supported by feedback, monitoring and pastoral care.
10. provide you with a range of academic and personal skills which will prepare you for employment or further study, which will foster mental agility and adaptability, and which will enable them to deploy their knowledge, abilities and skills in their entirety, displaying balance and judgement in a variety of circumstances.
The Programme will:
4. Programme Structure
Your BSc Criminology programme is a 3 year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 3 ‘Stages’. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year, comprising of 120 credits made up of either 15 or 30-credit modules, which contribute towards the degree.
The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work. Part-time study over a longer period is possible by negotiation with the College.
The ‘level’ of a module (designated by the first number in the module code) indicates its position in the progressive development of academic abilities and/or practical skills.
This degree programme contains compulsory and optional modules and as part of the degree programme you may take up to 30 credits a year in another discipline outside your main degree subjects, after you have met the compulsory requirements of your main subjects (specified below).
In exceptional circumstances you may exit this award with a Certificate of Higher Education in Criminology where you have achieved 120 credits at Stage 1 or a Diploma of Higher Education in Criminology where you have achieved 240 credits across Stages 1 and 2, with at least 90 of these from Stage 2.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/students/undergraduatemodules/
The BSc Criminology degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each. Full-time undergraduate students need to complete modules worth a total of 120 credits each year.
Depending on your programme you can take up to 15 credits at stage 1 and 30 credits in each of stages 2 and 3 in another subject, for instance a language or business module, to develop career-related skills or just widen your intellectual horizons.
Please note that modules offered are subject to change, depending on staff availability, timetabling, and demand.
Stage 1
The first year gives you a foundational knowledge of criminology and social theory, methods and concepts. You will also gain important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks.
You will take 90 credits of compulsory modules. You should select a further 30 credits of optional modules (in other words two 15 credit modules). Examples are listed below. Available modules will be subject to change each year.
90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI1005 | Introduction to Social Data | 15 | Yes |
| SOC1048 | Social Analysis I | 15 | No |
| SOC1049 | Social Analysis II | 15 | No |
| SOC1039 | Social Issues: Part I - Introducing Crime and Deviance | 15 | No |
| SOC1040 | Social Issues: Part II - Themes in Criminology | 15 | No |
| SSI1006 | Data Analysis in Social Science 1 | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Stage 1 Criminology Option Modules 2023-4 | |||
| ANT1003 | Imagining Social Worlds: Texts | 15 | No |
| ANT1004 | Introduction to Social Anthropology-Theorising the Everyday World | 15 | No |
| ANT1005 | Introduction to Social Anthropology: Exploring Cultural Diversity | 15 | No |
| SOC1019 | Contemporary Society: Themes and Perspectives | 15 | No |
| SOC1020 | Contemporary Society: Field and Case Studies | 15 | No |
| SOC1047 | Imagining Social Worlds: Qualitative Research | 15 | No |
| SOC1028 | Media and Society | 15 | No |
Stage 2
60 credits of compulsory modules, 60 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC2035 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC2036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| SSI2004 | Research Design in the Social Sciences | 15 | Yes |
| SSI2005 | Data Analysis in Social Science 2 | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Stage 2 Criminology Option Modules 2023-4 | |||
| SOC2009 | Deviance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 15 | No |
| SOC2024 | Power and Domination | 15 | No |
| SOC2035 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC2036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| SOC2038 | On Violence | 15 | No |
| SOC2063 | Policy Analysis in Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC2068 | Race, Ethnicity and Criminalisation | 15 | No |
| SOC2069 | Crimes of the Powerful | 15 | No |
| SOC2086 | Addiction | 30 | No |
| SOC2098 | Sociology of Imprisonment | 15 | No |
| SOC2101 | Police and Policing | 15 | No |
| SOC2104 | Victimology | 15 | No |
| SOC2133 | The Anthropology of Prisons | 15 | No |
| SOC2135 | Forensic Cultures | 15 | No |
| SOC2136 | Deprivation of liberty: Imprisonment and beyond | 15 | No |
| PHL2061 | Philosophy of Law | 15 | No |
| BIO2068 | Forensic Science | 30 | No |
| ARC2514 | Forensic Anthropology | 15 | No |
Stage 3
30 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI3019 | Quantitative Dissertation | 30 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC Final Stage Criminology Option Modules 2023-4 | |||
| SOC3002 | On Violence | 15 | No |
| SOC3034 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC3035 | Deviance: Interdisciplinary Perspectives | 15 | No |
| SOC3036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| SOC3086 | Addiction | 30 | No |
| SOC3098 | Sociology of Imprisonment | 15 | No |
| SOC3101 | Police and Policing | 15 | No |
| SOC3104 | Victimology | 15 | No |
| SOC3121 | Policy Analysis in Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC3126 | Race, Ethnicity and Criminalisation | 15 | No |
| SOC3127 | Crimes of the Powerful | 15 | No |
| SOC3129 | Cybercrime | 15 | No |
| SOC3134 | Forensic Science, Conflict and Justice | 15 | No |
| SOC3141 | The Anthropology of Prisons | 15 | No |
| SOC3143 | Forensic Cultures | 15 | No |
| SOC3144 | Security, Society, and Algorithms | 15 | No |
| SOC3145 | Deprivation of liberty: Imprisonment and beyond | 15 | No |
| SOC3146 | Forensics in Policing | 15 | No |
| PHL3061 | Philosophy of Law | 15 | No |
| PSY3411 | Psychology and Law | 15 | No |
| POL3193 | Women in the Criminal Justice System: Law, Policy and Institutions | 30 | No |
| POL3298 | Studies of Terrorism | 15 | No |
| ARC3510 | Experimental Approaches to Forensic and Archaeological Investigations | 15 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate your understanding of criminology as a distinct area of study and inquiry, and its multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary nature (benchmark 4.2.1) | 1-3. These skills are developed in the approved criminology modules, and are a core aim of SOC1039 and SOC1040. 4-6. These skills are developed through core and modules, including SOC1039 and SOC1040. 7. These skills will be practised through coursework and examination and seminar work in all modules, and consolidated specifically in modules at 2nd year and 3rd year level. | The assessment of these skills is through a combination of: The criteria of assessment pay full recognition to the importance of the various skills outlined. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
8. Draw thematic comparisons between material from different sources | These skills are developed throughout the degree programme, but the emphasis becomes more complex as students move from stage to stage. They are developed through lectures and seminars, written work, and oral work (both presentation and class discussion). | The assessment of these skills is through a combination of: Term-time essays 8-18 |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
19. Undertake independent research and ability to work to deadlines. | 19 is an essential part of the successful completion of the programme but is addressed in the dissertation. 21 is developed through essay and presentation work throughout the programme. 26 and 27 are developed through the Dissertation at stage 3, which has a single end of year deadline. | The skills in 19, 20 and 21 are assessed in all modules. 21 is covered by the fact that students write essays, which are formatively and summatively assessed, of differing lengths and in the Dissertation. 22 Is assessed implicitly throughout, and aided through the student self-appraisal system that takes place in the inter-semester week of Spring Term. 23 24, 25 and 26 are formally assessed. 27 Is covered by the Dissertation. 28 and 29 by all modules. |
7. Programme Regulations
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Information on the College Personal Tutoring system, library provision. ELE resources and access to College support services can be found via the College webpages and the student intranet.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Criminology
19. UCAS Code
M900
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 360 |
ECTS credits | 180 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Criminology
23. Dates
| Origin Date | Date of last revision | 18/10/2019 |
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