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PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award BA(Hons) Applied Psychology and Criminology

Intermediate award BA Applied Psychology and Criminology

DipHE Applied Psychology and Criminology

CertHE Applied Psychology and Criminology

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School School of Applied Social Science

Location of study/ campus Falmer

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. SELECT

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3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Check the University’s website for current entry requirements

A-Levels: BBC–CCC (112–96 UCAS Tariff points). Our conditional offers typically fall within this range. We will generally make an offer if predicted grades are at the top of this range. If predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still make you an offer if you have a good GCSE (or equivalent) profile or relevant non-academic achievements.

Applicants with only 2 full A-Levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

International Baccalaureate: 30 points

QAA accredited Access course: pass acceptable with at least 45 credits at level 3 of which 18 credits at Merit or above.

BTEC Requirements: DMM–MMM

GCSE (minimum grade C): at least 3 subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

Foundation Degree/HND: direct to year 2 providing content is relevant.

For applicants not previously taught and examined in English:

IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

Progression from UBIC Foundation certificate (Social science pathway) at 50% pass and 60% in English.

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

Sep-19

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Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years 8 years

Part-time Other: 6 years 8 years

Sandwich Select Select

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code MC98

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Orly Klein

Admissions Tutor Dave Harley

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Russelll Luyt

University of Greenwich

30/09/2022

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

SASS UG Programme AEB

SASS UG Programme CEB

Approval and review

Approval date Reviewed

Validation Feb 20131 March 20182

Programme Specification Republished in March 2018 with changes following CDR/Periodic Review

March 2018

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable): British Psychological Society (BPS)

First approved: April 2012

March 2018

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 2 (if applicable):

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 3 (if applicable):

1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years).

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

1. To provide a programme of study in Applied Psychology and Criminology to Honours degree level

through which students can develop their analytical and critical capacities and apply these to their increasing knowledge and understanding of criminology and applied psychology.

2. To provide a programme of study that equips students with comprehensive knowledge of the ‘core’ domains in psychology as established in QAA benchmark statement for psychology (2007); and that confers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (GBC). (Note: Students must graduate with at least a Second Class Honours degree, and opt for and successfully pass SS603 Psychology Dissertation to be eligible for GBC).

3. To produce a thorough understanding of psychological functioning that addresses the mind, brain,

behaviour and experience, emotion, relationships, social, cultural and political contexts, and the complex interactions between these areas.

4. To enable the acquisition of knowledge of a range of research skills and methods for investigating

experience and behaviour, and understanding of the complex interrelationship between theory and empirical research, culminating in an ability to conduct research independently, including a final year research project.

5. To equip students with the knowledge of criminological and psychological perspectives and research

to engage critically in debates about the relationship between individual behaviour and social phenomena, especially regarding factors such as class, race, gender and culture.

6. To encourage a comprehension of the historical, political, social and cultural contexts in which

psychology and criminology have developed as disciplines. 7. To facilitate the critical application of psychological and criminological theory and research to ‘real

world’ questions and issues of social and personal relevance addressing the full range of human experience and behaviour.

8. To equip students with subject-specific and transferable skills, relevant to future development,

wellbeing and vocation, especially in fields relating to criminology and psychology (e.g. clinical psychology, psychotherapy, social research, local government, criminal justice system, policing, victim support).

9. To expose students to novel developments in both disciplines, including those that at present do not

command consensus. 10. To foster curiosity, scepticism, mindfulness and humility in approaching the content and value of

psychological and criminological knowledge.

Learning outcomes

The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate3.

Knowledge and theory 1. Knowledge of the ‘core’ domains of psychology established by the

QAA/BPS and the full range of theoretical frameworks underpinning them (SS423, SS448, SS509, SS510, SS511, SS603).

3 Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.

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2. Critical understanding of the main agencies in the criminal justice system

and of core criminological theories, approaches and topics (SS427, SS425, SS539, SS563, SS635, SS658, SS659, SS660)

3. Knowledge of both the preoccupation with crime, disorder and

victimisation in contemporary societies and the limits of criminal justice interventions into criminal and social problems (SS427, SS425, SS539, SS563, SS635, SS658, SS659, SS660).

4. Understanding of the range of different methods used in criminological

and psychological research for collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data; of relative strengths and weaknesses; of the complexities of the relationship between theory and method (SS448, SS425, SS511, SS539, SS603, SS628 SS658).

5. Awareness of the variability, complexity and diversity inherent in human

behaviour and experience, acknowledging the role of individual, interpersonal, social, cultural and political contexts, and the complex interactions between these areas (SS423, SS425, SS509, SS510, SS649, SS655, SS658, SS659).

6. Comprehension of the historical, political, social and cultural contexts in

which psychology and criminology have emerged and developed as disciplines (SS413, SS430, SS539, SS635).

7. An understanding of the relevance of psychological and criminological

knowledge to real life issues of contemporary social and personal relevance SS413, SS423, SS427, SS510, SS509, SS528, SS563, SS635, SS659, SS660, SS655, SS617, SS606, SS658).

8. An understanding of contemporary developments in psychology and

criminological theory, research methods and/or applications that may not as yet command consensus (SS539, SS635, SS659, SS660, SS655, SS617, SS606, SS649, SS658).

9. Knowledge of key social issues, contexts and divisions (e.g. ‘race’,

ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, disability) with particular reference to contemporary issues in criminology and psychology (SS430, SS427, SS510, SS635, SS649, SS660, SS655 SS658).

Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.

Intellectual Skills

10. Apply multiple perspectives to criminological and psychological issues, to integrate perspectives where appropriate, and to systematically analyse the relationship between them (SS509, SS510, SS528, SS539, SS563, SS618, SS619, SS606, SS617, SS628, SS649, SS655, SS635, SS658, SS659, SS660).

11. Read and interpret complex texts closely, critically and creatively (SS528,

SS617, SS603, SS655, SS605, SS611, SS628, SS539, SS563, SS635, SS660 SS658,).

12. Understand and investigate the distinct and interrelated contributions

sociocultural, cognitive, emotional and biological factors play in all human behaviour and experience (SS413, SS423, SS425, SS618, SS619, SS606, SS617, SS649, SS655, SS605, SS611, SS628, SS658).

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13. Generate and explore hypotheses and research questions, carry out empirical studies involving a variety of methods of data collection, analyse data using both quantitative and qualitative methods and present and evaluate research findings (SS448, SS511, SS603).

14. Employ evidence-based reasoning and examine practical, theoretical and

ethical issues associated with the use of different methodologies, paradigms and methods of analysis in psychology (SS448, SS511).

15. Critically evaluate criminal justice, crime prevention, sentencing and

penal policies, appreciating the relevance of socio-economic, political and ideological factors and wider understandings of justice (SS427, SS430, SS539, SS563, SS628, SS658, SS659, SS660).

16. Identify a psychological and/or criminological topic, identify and address

ethical issues, investigate the topic by seeking out and using relevant data, research publications and other sources, and present the findings, using reasoned argument to draw clear conclusions (SS603, SS6228).

17. Utilise psychology as a tool for insightful and reflective knowledge about

one’s own and others’ behaviour in personal, social and organisational and relationship settings (SS509, SS510, SS619, SS617, SS655).

18. Identify and evaluate general patterns in behaviour, psychological

functioning and experience (SS423, SS448, SS509, SS510, SS511 SS628).

Professional/practical skills

19. Demonstrate competence in research skills through practical activities, using a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software and psychometric instruments (SS448, SS511, SS603 SS628).

20. Competently initiate, design, conduct and report an empirically-based research project under appropriate supervision, and recognise its theoretical, practical, methodological and ethical implications and limitations (SS603).

21. Communicate a thorough understanding of psychology and criminology

(including debates, ideas, research findings and arguments) effectively and fluently, both verbally and in writing (e.g. essays, reports, oral, audio and visual presentations (SS413, SS423, SS430, SS425, SS427, SS509, SS510, SS528, SS539, SS563, SS618, SS619, SS606, SS617, SS628, SS649, SS655, SS635, SS659, SS660).

22. Undertake effective personal planning, self-directed study and project

management, in order to meet desired objectives (SS413, SS423, SS430, SS425, SS427, SS509, SS510, SS528, SS539, SS563, SS618, SS619, SS606, SS617, SS649, SS655, SS635, SS658, SS659, SS660).

23. Reflect and evaluate on personal strengths and weaknesses for the

purposes of future learning (SS619, SS526, SS659). 24. Comprehend and use data effectively, particularly in the context of

presenting and analysing complex data sets (SS448, SS511, SS603). 25. Attain advanced reasoning skills: problem-solve and reason scientifically,

make critical judgements and evaluations (SS413, SS423, SS430,

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SS425, SS427, SS509, SS510, SS528, SS539, SS563, SS618, SS619, SS606, SS617, SS628, SS649, SS655, SS635, SS658, SS659, SS660).

26. Work effectively in teams, including: sensitivity to contextual and

interpersonal factors; self-motivation; integrity; interpersonal and group working skills (SS413, SS430, SS510, SS617)

27. Be computer literate, including confidence in using word processing,

database and statistical software; use information technology to word-process, display data in graphs and diagrams, analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data, communicate via email, obtain information from the internet and conduct searches of electronic databases (SS413, SS423, SS430, SS425, SS427, SS509, SS510, SS528, SS539, SS563, SS618, SS619, SS606, SS617, SS628, SS649, SS655, SS635, SS658, SS659, SS660).

QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)4

The learning outcomes of the course have been formulated in accordance with the principles of the Quality Assurance Agency’s Subject Benchmark Statement for Psychology (4th edition, 2016) and Criminology (2007); and the British Psychological Society’s Accreditation Standards (updated October 2017), which is closely aligned with the QAA document. The benchmarks, in relation to both academic learning and skill development, are integrated at all levels throughout the course.

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

The BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology and Criminology is accredited by The British Psychological Society. This means the course is deemd to meet the standards required for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). The curriculum requirements for accreditation are derived from the Quality Assurance Agency’s subject benchmark statement for psychology. The British Psychological Society’s Accreditation Standards were updated in October 2017.

GBC is nationally recognized as the basis for progression to postgraduate training in psychology, and therefore eligibility for Chartered Membership of the Society (CPsychol). Honours programmes are eligible for accreditation if at least 180 credits or 50% of the programme is psychology content. To meet the requirements of the BPS, the course must meet a set of detailed standards, which reflect and extend the QAA psychology benchmark statements. There are eight programme standards:

Programme design Programme content (learning, research and practice) Working ethically and legally Selection and admissions Student development and professional membership Academic leadership and programme delivery Discipline-specific resources Quality management and governance

The BPS follow a review cycle consisting of Partnership Visits and (paper-based) Resource Reviews which are the basis for ongoing accreditation. The most recent Partnership Visit was in March 2018, with the outcome that our provision continued to meet required standards and

4Please refer to the QAA website for details.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Psychology-16.pdf

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Psychology-16.pdf

https://beta.bps.org.uk/sites/beta.bps.org.uk/files/Accreditation/Undergraduate%20Accreditation%20Handbook%20%282017%29.pdf


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therefore remains accredited on an ongoing basis. Visiting teams consist of 3-4 members and meet with students, the programme leader course teams, senior management, and tour facilities. A detailed questionnaire addressing each accreditation standard is also completed by the programme leader and submitted six weeks prior to the visit.

Visiting teams feedback recommend outcomes and any conditions, and subsequently unconditionally or conditionally grant professional accreditation.

For further details see https://beta.bps.org.uk/sites/beta.bps.org.uk/files/Accreditation/Undergraduate%20Accreditation%20Handbook%20%282017%29.pdf

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods used on the course.

Learning & teaching strategy

Learning and teaching on BA (Hons) Applied Psychology & Criminology is informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching strategy. At level 4 a coordinated academic skills development programme merged into Level 4 modules fosters the creation of independent learners. The development of different skills in different modules is specified in the relevant module outlines. The personal tutoring system supports students in their learning at Level 4, semester 1 through a programme of regular, purposeful small group meetings with personal tutors. A Personal Tutoring Coordinator will coordinate this. An Academic Skills Coordinator will coordinate this academic skills development effort across Level 4 modules. Thereafter, skills development and the development of independent learners continue as a normal part of Level 5 and 6 modules. The programme is designed to create independent learners who will use the opportunities afforded by the degree to analyse their own learning needs.

Total learning hours

Each 20-credit module is designed to encompass 200 hours of student learning activity. The course consists of 360 credits in total, so the total number of learning hours for the course is 3600.

Summary of primary learning and teaching methods

The primary teaching and learning methods are lectures, seminars, workshops, group tutorials, individual tutorials, guided independent study and self-directed study. The typical pattern of learning and teaching on each module is a one or two-hour weekly lectures plus one or two additional hours of contact time each week, which consists of workshop/practical activities or smaller seminar, supported by directed learning activities and independent learning.

At Level 4 all modules have a minimum of 40 hours contact, at level 5, 36 hours, and at level 6, 30 hours (excluding the dissertation module SS603 Psychology Dissertation). This contact typically involves 2-4 hours per week, involving a one or two hour lecture followed by smaller group workshops or seminars. The Dissertation at Level 6 follows a series of lectures with the provision of one-to-one supervision with a suitably qualified staff member. Each student is formally permitted 10 hours of individual tuition (including both face-to-face tuition and email correspondence). The general intention is to develop independence in learning by working on students’ skills during Level 4, and thereafter, encouraging them to manage their time effectively by reducing contact in a variety of ways.



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Lectures will often incorporate a range of presentation techniques and audio-visual aids (e.g. images, audio, embedded video links, links to further study, PowerPoint, DVD extracts, audience activity). They are primarily intended to provide an overview of a topic, perspective or issue, to facilitate and provide guidance for further study. All staff teaching and tutoring on BA (Hons) Applied Psychology & Criminology are actively undertaking research and scholarship and this informs learning and teaching sessions and approaches, not least lecture content and form.

Types of non-lecture contact vary between modules. Some modules have weekly seminar or workshop groups of 20-25 students in which students undertake activities such as small group work or individual or group presentations. Seminar or workshop activities will often relate to week-by-week

guided independent or small group learning tasks. In the research methods strand of the course (SS448 SS511) regular practical workshops will often involve the development of knowledge and skill in experimental design through the use of computer software and related resources in class (e.g. Superlab, Nvivo). Other modules have one large workshop attended by all students taking the module in which students participate in small group activities, usually with several members of staff present. To ensure that all students experience small group teaching throughout their degree, at level 6 there are a range of module options or options within modules in which students are taught in smaller groups. In addition, at Level 4, semester 1, students are given membership of ‘Learning Groups’. These are small groups of students (up to five) who are encouraged to work together outside formal contact time. Each Level 4, semester 1, module gives Learning Groups weekly, non–assessed assignments to complete. The Groups report back on these assignments, usually at their weekly seminars.

Students have access to individual tutorials with academic staff in numerous contexts. Each student is allocated a personal tutor who oversees student’s academic development across the three years. As well as a series of timetabled individual tutorials, tutees are encouraged to pro-actively arrange tutorial time to discuss academic progress and study skills at any point in their undergraduate. The School has a clear and detailed personal tutoring policy, which makes explicit the role of the personal tutor and related responsibilities and expectation for both students and tutors. Students are also encouraged to make appointments with seminar leaders and/or module coordinators in relation to module-specific teaching and learning. Final year students are allocated to a dissertation supervisor for the duration of the dissertation project (SS629/SS603). Supervision is based on individual tutorials, and all students are entitled to four hours of individual tuition.

Formative Tasks

Students engage in at least one formative task on every module as part of a varied assessment diet; and create opportunities for students to try out new assessment types, practice expressing their learning, and get feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in a low stakes environment. Detals of formative tasks and how feedback is offered are included in module specifications.

Examples of formative tasks

draft in-class case study. Students work together in seminar(s).

in-class mock exams

blog posts

draft critical reviews of articles

reflective utline of transferable skills

essay/exam plans

interactive mock jury decision making task

online forums

team debate

oral presentation of essay/review plans

mini essay

multiple choice quizzes

Guided independent study and self-directed study plays a role in all levels of the course. At level 4 Learning Group activities scaffold students’ initial forays into independent study, providing clear guidance, social support and tasks with clear boundaries. At levels 5 and 6 independent study is still guided in many ways – in directed tasks such as specific further reading in preparation for a seminar presentation, group discussion or experiment reconstruction. Guided learning often relies on studentcentral for providing study support such as reading activities and links to data and discussion. Self-directed study plays an increasingly prominent role in the requirement for further reading, thinking

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and analysis reflected in learning outcomes and assessments. At level 6 the dissertation facilitates advanced independent study, with the emphasis increasingly placed on autonomous learning. Even here there is an important element of guidance provided in the guise of the dissertation supervisor.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix, which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about how the course is assessed.

Summative Assessment Methods

Coursework essays: demonstration of analytical ability and written communication skills.

Examinations (including seen, open book and unseen examinations): demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge.

Practical workshops (e.g. experimentation, data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation): use appropriate methods to collect and manage a quantitative dataset; and to analyse quantitative data and present research results in an appropriate style

Reports and Projects: demonstration of evaluation skills, project management and written communication skills.

Literature Reviews (books and articles): the ability to summarise, contextualise and criticise scholarship and research findings.

Psychology Dissertation: demonstration of ability to define a research problem, formulate testable hypotheses, review appropriate literature, select appropriate methodology and effectively carry out research, understand ethical issues, reason about the data, evaluate methodologies, discuss finding in terms of previous research and manage work independently.

Dissertation: demonstration of ability to define a research problem, use an appropriate method of enquiry; effectively review and synthesise existing literature, sustain an argument, relating theoretical material to evidence supported by relevant literature leading to appropriate conclusions;

Individual and group presentations (including live presentations, studio-recordings and poster presentations): demonstration of knowledge, understanding and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Other methods (including portfolios, group exercises, presentation notes).

A number of transferable skills, such as IT, problem-solving and self-motivation, are embedded within the primary modes of delivery of learning and are not necessarily separately assessed. However, satisfactory achievement of the learning outcomes requires that such skills be developed to an appropriate level.

At every level, in at least one module, students are provided with a choice of different style but equivalent summative assessment type

Assessment criteria and generic marking criteria

Each module assessment is given a percentage mark and is assessed against assessment criteria derived from the module learning outcomes, which are made available to students in the module handbook at the start of each module. Percentage marks are informed by the University of Brighton’s generic marking criteria.

Feedback on module assessments

For all module assessments except examinations, students receive online coursework feedback, within 20 working days, with comments from markers on performance in relation to the module assessment criteria. Generic feedback may be made available to all students, via Studentcentral, in advance of individual pro forma feedback. These include identification of areas of strength in the assessment and areas for future development. Additionally, feedback can be discussed with Tutors and markers. General feedback is collated and made available to students where possible in relation to examinations.

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Where to find further information

Module Outlines include information about which forms of assessment meet particular learning outcomes on the module. Full information on assessment tasks, including assessment criteria, module co-ordinator, grading criteria and word length and details on return of work and availability of feedback are set out fully in the Module Handbook for each module.

Assessment Matrix

No. Learning Outcome Assessment method Module

1 Knowledge of the ‘core’ domains of psychology established by the QAA/BPS and the full range of theoretical frameworks underpinning them

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); Participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question assignments; written seen/unseen exams; research or innovation proposal; research proposal

SS423, SS448,

SS509, SS510, SS511, SS603

& SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413, SS526, SS606, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649

2 Critical understanding of the main agencies in the criminal justice system and of core criminological theories, approaches and topics.

Portfolio; assessed seminar presentation; written exam; MCQ exam; presentation, essay; briefing report

SS427, SS425, SS539, SS563, SS658, SS659 SS660, SS635

3 Knowledge of both the preoccupation with crime, disorder and victimisation in contemporary societies and the limits of criminal justice interventions into criminal and social problems.


SS427, SS425, SS539, SS563, SS658, SS659 SS660, SS635

4 Understanding of the range of different methods used in criminological and psychological research for collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data; of relative strengths and weaknesses; of the complexities of the relationship between theory and method

Essay, critical analysis, MCQ exam, research reports, engagement in enquiry-based learning, dissertation, case study; research proposal

SS448, SS509; SS511, SS603 (40 credits), SS681

5 Awareness of the variability, complexity and diversity inherent in human behaviour and experience, acknowledging the role of individual, interpersonal, social, cultural and political contexts, and the complex

Written exam, essay, case study, critical analysis, presentation, reflective evaluation, portfolio, project report, exam, assessed seminar presentation, MCQ exam

SS510, SS617, SS628, SS427, SS425, SS539, SS635, SS658, SS660, SS681

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interactions between these areas

6 Comprehension of the historical, political, social and cultural contexts in which psychology and criminology have emerged and developed as a discipline

Critical review of academic article(s), presentation, critical scenario analysis, participatory media analysis, MCQ exam, written exam, reflective evaluation, essay

SS425, SS511, SS617, SS649, SS655, SS635, SS658

7 An understanding of the relevance of psychological and criminological knowledge to real life issues of contemporary social and personal relevance

Engagement in enquiry-based learning, essay, critical analysis, annotated bibliography, literature review, MCQ exam, poster presentation, case study, research report, dissertation, reflective evaluation

SS413, SS510, SS617, SS619, SS628, SS655

SS427, SS660, SS635, SS681

8 An understanding of contemporary developments in psychological and criminological theory that may not as yet command consensus

Engagement in enquiry-based learning, essay, critical analysis, annotated bibliography, literature review, seen and unseen written exams, MCQ exam, poster presentation, case study, research report, dissertation, reflective evaluation; presentation

SS606, SS617, SS619, SS628, SS649, SS655 SS617, SS658, SS659, SS660

9 Knowledge of key social issues, contexts and divisions (e.g. ‘race’, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, disability) with particular reference to contemporary issues in criminology and psychology

Written unseen exam, essay, poster presentation, case study, critical review, critical analysis

SS425, SS430, SS510, SS539, SS617, SS649, SS619, SS655, SS635, SS658, SS660, SS681

10 Apply multiple perspectives to criminological and psychological issues, to integrate perspectives where appropriate, and to systematically analyse the relationship between them.

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; ; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); Participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question assignments; written seen/unseen exams; research or innovation proposal

SS628, SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413, SS448, SS423, SS425, SS526,SS563, SS606, SS430, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649, SS509, SS510, SS511,SS658

11 Read and interpret complex texts closely, critically and creatively.

Annotated bibliography; essay; literature review; psychology dissertation; article reviews; Engagement in enquiry-based learning

SS413, SS423, SS425, SS606, SS617, SS619, SS628, SS655, SS528, SS649, SS448, SS510, SS539, SS681

12 Understand and investigate the distinct and interrelated contributions sociocultural, cognitive, emotional and biological factors play in all

Civic engagement proposal; community forum participation; annotated bibliography; critical scenario analysis; literature review; MCQ exam; participatory media analysis; poster presentation; case study; psychology dissertation; short question assignments; written

SS423, SS606, SS617, SS619, SS628, SS655, SS413, SS528, SS649, SS628

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human behaviour and experience.

seen/unseen exams; take away exam; critical analysis of social representations; forensic court report

13 Generate and explore hypotheses and research questions, carry out empirical studies involving a variety of methods of data collection, analyse data using both quantitative and qualitative methods and present and evaluate research findings.

participatory media analysis; research or innovation proposal; research report; psychology dissertation; research proposal

SS606; SS448; SS509; SS511; SS603 (40 credits)

14 Employ evidence-based reasoning and examine practical, theoretical and ethical issues associated with the use of different methodologies, paradigms and methods of analysis in psychology.

Critical analysis of social representations; case study; participatory media analysis; article review (methodology focus); research proposal; research reports

SS655; SS606; SS509; SS511; SS528

15 Critically evaluate criminal justice, crime prevention, sentencing and penal policies in the UK, appreciating the relevance of political and socio-economic factors.


SS539, SS563, SS658, SS659 SS660, SS635

16 Identify a psychological and/or criminological topic, identify and address ethical issues, investigate the topic by seeking out and using relevant data, research publications and other sources, and present the findings, using reasoned argument to draw clear conclusions.

Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); article reviews; literature review; psychology dissertation; research reports

SS511; SS526; SS528; SS603

17 Utilise psychology as a tool for insightful and reflective knowledge about one’s own and others’ behaviour in personal, social and organisational and relationship settings.

Reflective essay; presentation; engagement in enquiry-based learning; participatory media analysis; case study; research or innovation proposal; forensic court report; research reports; research proposal

SS526; SS619; SS509; SS510; SS511; SS448; SS617; SS606; SS628

18 Identify and evaluate general patterns in behaviour, psychological functioning and experience.

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); Participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question

SS628, SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413, SS448, SS423, SS526, SS606, SS430, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649, SS509, SS510, SS511

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assignments; written seen/unseen exams; take away exams; research or innovation proposal

19 Demonstrate competence in research skills through practical activities, using a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software and psychometric instruments.

Research report; participatory media analysis; psychology dissertation; research proposal; research reports

SS448; SS511; SS509; SS606; SS603 (40 credits)

20 Competently initiate, design, conduct and report an empirically-based research project under appropriate supervision, and recognise its theoretical, practical, methodological and ethical implications and limitations.

Psychology dissertation SS603 (40 credits)

21 Communicate a thorough understanding of psychology and criminology (including debates, ideas, research findings and arguments) effectively and fluently, both verbally and in writing (e.g. essays, reports, oral, audio and visual presentations).

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); Participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question assignments; written seen/unseen exams; take away exams; research or innovation proposal

SS628, SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413, SS448, SS423, SS526, SS606, SS430, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649, SS509, SS510, SS511, SS635,

SS681

22 Undertake effective personal planning, self-directed study and project management, in order to meet desired objectives.

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question assignments; written seen/unseen exams; take away exams; research or innovation proposal

SS628, SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413, SS448, SS423, SS526, SS606, SS430, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649, SS509, SS510, SS511, SS681

23 Reflect and evaluate on personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning.

Reflective evaluation; presentation; attendance and seminar/workshop participation

SS526; SS619; S510;

24 Comprehend and use data effectively, particularly in the context of presenting and analysing complex data sets.

Participatory media analysis; psychology dissertation; research report; engagement in enquiry-based learning

SS606; SS603 (40 credits); SS448; SS511

SS425

25 Attain advanced reasoning skills: problem-solve and reason scientifically, make critical judgements and evaluations.

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; ; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical

SS423, SS448,

SS509, SS510, SS511, SS603 SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413,

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scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); Participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question assignments; written seen/unseen exams; research or innovation proposal; research proposal

SS526, SS606, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649, SS539, SS635, SS658, SS660

26 Work effectively in teams, including: sensitivity to contextual and interpersonal factors; self-motivation; integrity; interpersonal and group working skills.

Case study; presentation; civic engagement proposal; community forum participation; organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); participatory media analysis

SS617; SS526; SS606

27 Be computer literate, including confidence in using word processing, database and statistical software; use information technology to word-process, display data in graphs and diagrams, analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data, communicate via email, obtain information from the internet and conduct searches of electronic databases.

Engagement in enquiry-based learning; ; forensic court report; case study; Civic engagement proposal; Community forum participation; Critical analysis of social representations; Literature review; critical scenario analysis; essay; MCQ exam; Organizational portfolio (project outline plan, organizational analysis, outline of transferable skills); Participatory media analysis; poster presentation; psychology dissertation; research report; short question assignments; written seen/unseen exams; research or innovation proposal; research proposal

SS423, SS448,

SS509, SS510, SS511, SS603 SS655, SS528, SS628, SS413, SS526, SS606, SS603 (40 credits), SS617, SS619, SS649, SS681

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from:

University induction week

Student Handbook: the University and you

Course Handbook

Extensive library facilities

Mayfield House Psychology Lab. This resource supports students and staff empirical work, particularly final year students. It contains experimenter booths, computers with relevant software, headphones, microphones, video cameras, and designated meeting and interview space.

Computing facilities o Computer Poolroom (Falmer Library) – 50 open access PCs o Four Teaching Poolrooms - 25 PCs in each of the four rooms –

not open access (teaching purposes only) o Falmer Library – 70 open access PCs o Mayfield – 32 open access PCs o Software – Windows 7, hosting Office, SPSS, Nvivo and other

standard applications (e.g. Windows Explorer, Flash etc.) o Bookable Library rooms – six group study rooms, with PCs,

capacities range from 8-approx 15.

Access to the Falmer Media Centre and related activities (e.g. equipment loans, media production and training)

E-mail address

Welfare service

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Personal tutor for advice and guidance

School Student Support and Guidance Tutor

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Tailored course and module information held in studentcentral.

Course induction

Course handbook

Personal Tutor for advice and guidance

The psychology provision operates a minimum staff student ratio of 1:20 based on FTEs, supported by a minimum of one dedicated FTE member of administrative or secretarial staff and at least one additional FTE which may be shared; as well as a minimum of one dedicated FTE technical/computing staff

Superlab software

British Psychological Society information, advice and student membership, which confers the following benefits, as stipulated by the BPS:

o automatic membership of the Society’s Student Member Group

(SMG)

o The Psychologist magazine every month, with the chance to

write for ‘New Voices’ and win free membership

o PsychTalk: a newsletter written by students

o exclusive discounts to books, journals and events

o the chance to transfer to graduate membership free of charge

after completing your undergraduate degree or conversion

course

o recognition of belonging to a professional body, with the chance

to join divisions and other groups

o access to a range of high street discounts and offers

See http://www.bps.org.uk/what-we-do/benefits-belonging/membership/student-member/student-member

http://www.bps.org.uk/what-we-do/benefits-belonging/membership/student-member/student-member

http://www.bps.org.uk/what-we-do/benefits-belonging/membership/student-member/student-member

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

Outline of the structure of the programme

All modules are 20 credits unless otherwise stated.

In Level 4 students study three modules side-by-side in semester 1: SS427 Criminal Justice Matters, SS413 Introduction to Psychology (shared with undergraduate psychology programme) and SS430 Contemporary Social Inequalities (shared with all SASS undergraduate students). In semester 2 students study one of the ‘core domains’ in the psychology curriculum explicitly: developmental psychology (SS423 Developmental Psychology) alongside an introduction to research methods (SS448 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods), and further development of a knowledge-base in criminology SS425 Theories of Crime), a greater emphasis on theory building on and integrating the work done in SS427.

In Level 5 students explicitly cover the breadth of the psychology curriculum in three year-long modules; SS509 Psychology, Cognition & Social Worlds; SS510 Psychology the Body & Individual Differences; S511 Psychological Research Methods. Knowledge and understanding of the core domains of individual differences, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology and empirical methods is developed an enhanced via these modules. They are approached via a range of topics (e.g. belonging, social influence, memory, identity) that draw out key theory, methods, findings and applications across all areas of the curriculum, through a critical lens. The Community, Participation & Development module at level 5 (SS526) allows students the option of a sustained period of work with a community organization. The alternative, SS528 Analysis & review is designed to enable students to engage with the literature on a topic in their chosen discipline (e.g. violence) in critical depth. There are two other core modules at level 5 that deepen and extend the study of criminology. In semester 1 SS539 Critical Perspectives on Criminal Justice introduces students to critical pespectives. In semester 2 the module SS563

Punishment, Power and the State extends and integrates structural understanding, theoretical knowledge and critical questioning developed up to this point.

In Level 6 students undertake in-depth specialist study of criminology across both semesters, incorporating option choice (SS658; SS635, SS660 or SS659). In Applied Psychology SS628 Forensic Psychology provides students with a focus on a professional applied area of psychology that has explicit relevance to their chosen discipline combination. students build on their experience of practical work in undertaking an extensive empirical project under supervision of a suitably qualified staff member in SS603 Psychology Dissertation (40 credits). The range of optional psychology modules in the second semester allows students to specialize further, with a 20-credit module option choice in semester 2. Specific module choices will vary depending on timetabling and staff availability.

BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology & Criminology Course Diagram – see below.

Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)*

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

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Level5

Module code

Status Module title Credit

4 SS413 C Introduction to Applied Psychology 20

4 SS423 C Developmental Psychology 20

4 SS448 C Introduction to Psychological Research Methods 20

4 SS430 C Contemporary Social Inequalities 20

4 SS427 C Criminal Justice Matters 20

4 SS425 C Theories of Crime 20

5 SS510 C Psychology, the Body & Individual Differences 20

5 SS509 C Psychology, Cognition & Social Worlds 20

5 SS563 C Punishment, Power & the State 20

5 SS539 C Critical Perspectives on Criminal Justice 20

5 SS511 C Psychological Research Methods 20

5 SS526 O Community Engagement: Theory into Practice 20

5 SS528 O Critical Analysis 20

6 SS606 O Cyberpsychology 20

6 SS658 C Violence & Society 20

6 SS635 O Global Issues: Harm, Crime & Power 20

6 SS660 O Criminology of Borders 20

6 SS659** O Critical Addiction Studies for Criminology 20

6 SS617 O Ecopsychology 20

6 SS603 O/M Psychology Dissertation* 40

6 SS629 O/M Dissertation 40

6 SS628 C Forensic Psychology 20

6 SS619** O Critical Addiction Studies 20

6 SS649 O Mental Disorder and Anthropology 20

6 SS655 O Sexualities 20

6 SS681 O Psychology of Poverty 20

* SS603 must be passed to be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (GBC). Students will have the opportunity to opt for SS629 if they do not wish to pursue empirical research. The implications of doing so will be made clear in the Programme Handbook. ** students cannot take both SS659 and SS619

5All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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BA (Hons) Applied Psychology & Criminology LEVEL 4

Sem

este

r 1

SS413

Introduction to Applied Psychology

SS427

Criminal Justice Matters

SS430

Contemporary Social Inequalities

Sem

este

r 2

SS423

Developmental Psychology

SS425

Theories of Crime

SS448

Introduction to Psychological

Research Methods

LEVEL 5

Sem

este

r 1

m

SS539

Critical Perspectives on Criminal Justice

SS509 Psychology, Cognition &

Social Worlds

SS510

Psychology, the Body & Individual

Differences

SS511

Psychological Research Methods

SS526

Community Engagement: Theory into

Practice

OR

SS528 Critical Analysis6

Sem

este

r 2

SS563

Punishment, Power and the State

L6 on next page

6 Indicative topic options include violence, motherhood, drinking cultures, child development & consumer culture, psychology of human-animal relations

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LEVEL 6

Sem

este

r 1

SS658

Violence and Society

SS628

Forensic Psychology

SS635

Global Issues: Harm, Crime and Power7

OR

SS660

Criminology of Border

OR

SS659

Critical Addiction

Studies for Criminology

SS603

Psychology Dissertation8

(40 credits)

OR

SS629

Dissertation

(40 credits)

Sem

este

r 2

Option choice9:

SS619 Critical Addiction Studies

OR SS649 Mental Disorder

& Anthropology OR

SS606 Cyberpsychology

OR SS617 Ecopsychology

OR

SS655 Sexualities

OR

SS681 Psychology of Poverty

7 Students select one from SS635, SS660 and SS659 but cannot take SS659 if they have opted for SS619. 8 Please note that in order to be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (GBC), you must take and pass SS603 Psychology Dissertation. Students must also gain at least a Second-Class Honours degree. Achieving Second Class Honours or better is the equivalent of receiving an average overall grade of approximately 50% or higher. 9 Psychology option availability may vary depending on staff availability and expertise. This is an indicative list.

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits10 Minimum credits11 Ratio of marks12: Class of award

Final BA (Hons)

Applied Psychology & Criminology

6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 90

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Honours degree

Intermediate BA Applied Psychology & Criminology


Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Ordinary degree

Intermediate Dip HE Applied Psychology & Criminology


Level 5 marks Select

Intermediate Cert HE Applied Psycholoigy & Criminology


Level 4 marks Select

Select Select Total credit Select Minimum credit at level of award Select

Select Select

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundaton degree Honours degree Postgraduate13 degree (exclds PGCE an BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distin tion

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1 Merit

50% - 5.99 Pass

Lowersecond (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

10 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 11 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 12 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 13Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

General Examination and Assessment Regulations The course regulations are in accordance with and follow the University's General Examination and Assessment Regulations (GEAR: available from the School of Applied Social Science School Office, the Registry, or via studentcentral).

On module SS448 and SS510 the participation component of assessment can be awarded without having met the 30% threshold standard. This is contrary to GEAR Section B 8.2.2 but is permitted under 8.2.4 which states that ‘students are normally required to achieve the threshold in each assessment task’. As is the case with the participation element on other SASS modules, this is an exception to that regulation.

Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board

To qualify for GBC students must opt for and successfully complete SS603 Psychology Dissertation in a psychology-related topic, and graduate with Second Class Honours or better.