Programme Specification for the 2022/3 academic year
BSc (Hons) Criminology
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | BSc (Hons) Criminology | Programme code | UFS3HPSHPS05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2022/3 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
Programme start date | 09/2015 |
| NQF Level | 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? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology S1 opt 2019-20 | |||
| ANT1004 | Introduction to Social Anthropology-Theorising the Everyday World | 15 | No |
| ANT1005 | Introduction to Social Anthropology: Exploring Cultural Diversity | 15 | No |
| ANT1006 | Cultures: Food | 15 | No |
| ANT1003 | Imagining Social Worlds: Texts | 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 |
| Total Credits for Stage 1 | 120 |
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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 |
| SSI2005 | Data Analysis in Social Science 2 | 15 | Yes |
| SSI2004 | Research Design in the Social Sciences | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology S2 opt 2019-20 | |||
| SOC2092 | Introduction to Terrorism Studies | 15 | No |
| SOC2046 | The Holocaust and Society | 15 | No |
| SSI2002 | Data Analysis in the Workplace | 15 | No |
| POL2071 | Experimental Research in the Social Sciences | 15 | No |
| ARA2132 | Islamic Law and Society | 15 | No |
| BIO2068 | Forensic Science | 30 | No |
| PHL2012 | Social Philosophy | 15 | No |
| SOC2035 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC2036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| POL2057 | Security Studies | 15 | No |
| ANT2086 | Addiction | 30 | No |
| ANT2009 | Living Cities: Migration, Place and the Politics of Identities | 15 | No |
| SOC2038 | On Violence | 15 | No |
| SOC2098 | Sociology of Imprisonment | 15 | No |
| SOC2101 | Police and Policing | 15 | No |
| SOC2104 | Victimology | 15 | No |
| HIH2203A | Crime and Society in England, 1500-1800 | 30 | No |
| HIH2018A | The 'Savage Continent'? Everyday Violence in 1940s Europe | 30 | No |
| POL2097 | Behavioural Public Policy and the Nudge Agenda | 15 | No |
| POL2099 | The Politics of Social Justice | 15 | No |
| THE2185 | Incarnation: Topics in Philosophical Theology | 30 | No |
| PHL2061 | Philosophy of Law | 15 | No |
| SOC2061 | Media in Society | 30 | No |
| SOC2115 | Deception | 15 | No |
| SSI2006 | Immigration in Western Societies | 15 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 2 | 120 |
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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? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology S3 opt 2019-20 | |||
| SOC3095 | On Violence | 30 | No |
| SOC3034 | International Criminal Justice: Comparative Criminology | 15 | No |
| SOC3036 | International Criminal Justice: Application of Theory to Transnational and International Crime | 15 | No |
| HIH3619 | Sexualities | 30 | No |
| ANT3086 | Addiction | 30 | No |
| ANT3004 | Living Cities: Migration, Place and the Politics of Identities | 15 | No |
| SOC3092 | Introduction to Terrorism Studies | 15 | No |
| PHL2012 | Social Philosophy | 15 | No |
| HIH3632 | Violence | 30 | No |
| PHL3061 | Philosophy of Law | 15 | No |
| SOC3002 | On Violence | 15 | No |
| SOC3104 | Victimology | 15 | No |
| SOC3098 | Sociology of Imprisonment | 15 | No |
| POL3193 | Women in the Criminal Justice System: Law, Policy and Institutions | 30 | No |
| SOC3028 | Media in Society | 15 | No |
| THE3185 | Incarnation: Topics in Philosophical Theology | 30 | No |
| SOC3115 | Deception | 15 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 3 | 120 |
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6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
| 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 (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 (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
University Regulations on the number of credits to be taken and at what level for each stage of the programme can be found in the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
Progression
Condonement is the process that allows you to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. You are not entitled to reassessment in condoned credit. Regulations on condonement can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Assessment and Awards
For undergraduate degrees assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. Details of the weightings for each year of all programme lengths can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and the classification of awards can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
You can also read details of Generic Marking Criteria.
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 with individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support fo the duration of your programme, and this support 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 on the College webpages for current students.
Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)
SSLCs enable students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Learning Resources
The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.
IT Services
A wide range of IT services are provided throughout the Exeter campuses, including open-access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.
Student Support Services
The University provides many support services including health and wellbeing, multifaith chaplaincy, family support, the Students' Guild and international student support.
10. Admissions Criteria
All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Candidates for undergraduate programmes must satisfy the undergraduate admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
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.
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of education provision. The College documents the performance in each of its tuaght programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Student Experience Review (ASER).
Subject areas are reviewed every five years through a College Academic Audit scheme that includes external contributions.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)
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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