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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3146: Forensics in Policing
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module will run during term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Dana Wilson-Kovacs (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
In this research-led module you will learn about the place and role of forensic knowledge in crime investigations and look at the forensic process in the criminal justice system from a sociological perspective. You will examine the social construction of forensic evidence and how forensic information contributes to the examination of various types of offences. You will also study various social science debates on other aspects of forensic practices, such as public understandings of forensic science and the effectiveness of forensic science. The module does not have any pre-requisites and it is suitable for interdisciplinary pathways and for non-specialist students.
| Module created | 03/02/2023 | Last revised | 03/02/2023 |
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