The Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme

Faculty of Arts and Humanities The Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programme s relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

Versioning of This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the University s quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table. 1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 21 January 2014 2 Effective date of Approved/Reviewed : 1 September 2014 31 August 2020 3 This Version effective from: 1 September 2018 4 Version number: 2014/Version 3 Students who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to 1 September 2014 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the website. Cross Referencing of s The following elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications Award Units borrowed by another programme: Understanding Social Research (424Z0004) Diversity and Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System (425Z0025) Evaluating Criminal Justice and Crime Prevention: Policy and Practice (425Z0010) Out of it: Substance (Mis)use, Trends and Responses (L5) (425Z0016) Out of it: Substance (Mis)use, Trends and Responses (L6) (426Z0085) Youth in Crisis (L5) (425Z0024) Youth in Crisis (L6) (426Z0084) Dangerousness and Public Protection (425Z0027) BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Applied Criminology BSc (Hons) Forensic Science and Applied Criminology / BA (Hons) Public Services

Contemporary Issues in Criminology (425Z0065) Policing in Britain within a Global Context (425Z0017) Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC STANDARDS & QUALITY ENHANCEMENT The information in this document is organised into the following sections: Section A Administrative and Regulatory Information Section B Outcomes Section C Structure Section D Teaching, Learning and Assessment Section E Programme Management SECTION A ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION 1 Overarching Title The Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme (SCUP) 2 Brief Summary The Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme makes available, within the Department of Sociology, single honours degree routes in Sociology and Criminology and offers a joint Honours route in Criminology and Sociology. In addition, these degree routes are available as single honours degree routes in Sociology with Quantitative Methods and Criminology with Quantitative Methods and a joint honours route in Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative methods. Each of these routes provides a thorough grounding in the theoretical traditions and current debates of the relevant disciplines. Each of the degrees contain a number of core subjects and (at Levels 5 and 6) a range of optional units. The core subjects are designed to reflect the knowledge and experiences that are contained in the subject benchmarks and the options permit specialisation in areas of the discipline that individual students find academically interesting or vocationally relevant. The overall coherence to the Programme is provided by a number of common features that operate across all degree routes, notably research methods and employability and personal development. Sociology and Criminology may also be studied with a range of other subjects within the framework of the Combined Honours Scheme. Additionally, students without the required entry qualifications may be admitted to the Programme by first completing a linked Faculty Foundation Year (Level 3). 3 Awarding institution Manchester Metropolitan University 4 Home Faculty Arts and Humanities 5 Home Department/ School/ Institute Department of Sociology

6 UCAS/GTTR code(s) BA (Hons) Sociology - L0 BA (Hons) Criminology - ML9J BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology - MLX3 BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods S5Q7 BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods C268 BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods C257 7 Framework for HE Qualifications position of final award(s) Framework for HE Qualifications Combined Honours Scheme see Combined Hons UCAS Combination Matrix Honours (Level 6) 8 Alignment with University Curriculum Framework Curriculum Frameworks 9 Engagement with the Universitywide provision (eg Uniwide Language, EdLab) Undergraduate Uniwide is not available to students on all years of the Sociology and Criminology Programme. It is only available as an option at Level 5. This position reflects the situation approved in connection with the former SCCS Programme s approval via the EQAL process (January 2011 and February 2012) and is based on two considerations Lack of demand from students to study a language currently or when this was available on the Programme prior to the introduction of EQAL Student opinions (including those expressed by past and present students at the Panel meeting with students in connection with the Periodic Review, held on October 2013) which have articulated the desire for more options in their chosen subject(s) of study to be available: the inclusion of Uniwide within the Programme would further erode subject optionality. 10 Compliance with University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations The Programme is subject to the University s Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes of Study

11 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Assessment Regulations University Assessment Regulations 12 Relationship with Faculty Foundation Year None Successful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year entitles student to enter level 4 of: BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Criminology BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods Combined Honours awards: BA (Hons) Philosophy & Sociology BA (Hons) Criminology & Politics Awards 13 Final award title(s) BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Criminology BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods 14 Combined Honours Combined Honours on the Manchester campus The University has a defined list of approved combinations available to students through the Combined Honours Scheme. Each approved combination is assigned to a programme specification and to a Department that is responsible for all programme management arrangements for students enrolled on that combination. Section 14a(iii) indicates all combinations available for subjects within this programme specification and also identifies those combinations which for which this programme specification is specifically responsible. 14a (i) Combined Honours Awards available eg: BA (Hons) Sociology with XY (Major Route) BA/BSc (Hons) Sociology and XY (Equal Route) BA / BSc (Hons) XY with Sociology (Minor Route)

BA (Hons) Criminology with XY (Major Route) BA/BSc (Hons) Criminology and XY (Equal Route) BA / BSc (Hons) XY with Criminology (Minor Route) [Where XY denotes a second subject for approved Combined Honours.] 14b (ii) Single Honours Awards available through Combined Honours (iii) Approved Subject Combinations administered by this Programme Specification Approved Subject Combination administered by other Programme Specifications Interim exit awards and Subject title(s) BA (Hons) Sociology BA (Hons) Criminology BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods English and Sociology Philosophy and Sociology Criminology and Politics Education Studies and Sociology Criminology and Psychology Approved Combination History and Sociology Psychology and Sociology Home & Home Dept BA (Hons) History [Department of History, Politics and Philosophy] BSc (Hons) Psychology [Department of Psychology] Certificate of Higher Education: Successful completion of level 4 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 5: CertHE Sociology CertHE Criminology CertHE Criminology and Sociology Diploma of Higher Education: Successful completion of levels 4 and 5 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 6: DipHE Sociology DipHE Criminology DipHE Criminology and Sociology Combined Honours stage awards: Successful completion of level 4 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 5:

Cert HE English and Sociology Cert HE History and Sociology Cert HE Philosophy and Sociology Cert HE Education Studies and Sociology Cert HE Psychology and Sociology Cert HE Criminology and Politics Cert HE Criminology and Psychology Successful completion of levels 4 and 5 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 6: Dip HE English and Sociology Dip HE History and Sociology Dip HE Philosophy and Sociology Dip HE Education Studies and Sociology Dip HE Psychology and Sociology Dip HE Criminology and Politics Dip HE Criminology and Psychology Arrangements with Partners 16 Approved Collaborative partner(s) Partner Name Type of Collaborative Partnership n/a 17 Articulation and Progression Arrangements with Partners Partner Name Details of Arrangements n/a Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies 18 PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification 19 Date, outcome & period of approval of last PSRB approval/accreditation n/a n/a Approval Status 20 Date and outcome of most recent MMU review/ approval (i) Latest review/approval 21 January 2014 (ii) Date and Period of approval of most recent MMU review/approval 6 Years

21 Next Scheduled Review Date: 2019/20 22 1 September 2014 31 August 2020 (iii) Major Modifications to Programme Specification since last review/approval 22 January 20 Addition of minor routes in Quantitative Methods Foundation Year & Combined Honours Scheme Curriculum specifically attached to this programme specification will be reviewed in conjunction with the Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme. SECTION B - OUTCOMES 23 MMU Graduate Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to: GO1. apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts; GO2. demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and self-management; GO3. express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range of media including ICT; GO4. develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting different perspectives; GO5. manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action; GO6. find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources; GO7. articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field. Foundation Year Outcomes It is recognised that the University s General Educational Outcomes will be met in full on completion of the total student experience over the period of study towards a degree. On successful completion of the University Foundation Year a student will be able to: FY1. Demonstrate knowledge in the subject matter of their units appropriate to Level 3 and apply what has been learned;

FY2. Engage in discussion on topics/issues related to contemporary debate in the subject matter of their units; FY3. Demonstrate safe and effective use of specific media/equipment/material where appropriate; FY4. Extract, summarise and synthesise relevant information; FY5. Produce a coherent and structured piece of written work; FY6. Demonstrate a readiness for lifelong learning and personal development; FY7. Participate effectively in group working and team activities; FY8. Demonstrate communication and presentation skills by clear and effective use of speech, writing and other appropriate methods; FY9. Demonstrate a basic level of critical thought; FY10. Apply a range of study skills methods to enhance their academic development; FY11. Demonstrate numeracy skills in both everyday situations and in their specific subject areas where appropriate; FY12. Demonstrate basic IT skills relating to word processing, spread sheets, simple databases and the Internet; FY13. Demonstrate an awareness of the programme of study in a wider context. 24 Programme Rationale The Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme developed from the former Sociology, Criminology and Cultural Studies Programme. Recruitment onto the BA (Hons) degree route in Media, Culture and Society ceased in 2011/12 and the final cohort of students on that degree graduated in June 2013. The new Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme incorporates single Honours degree routes in Sociology and Criminology and a joint Honours degree in these two subjects. The new BSc with Quantitative Methods degree routes will have their first graduating cohorts in 20-16. These new routes are a key element of the MMU Q-Step Centre s programme for enhancing students quantitative skills and their post-graduation career trajectories. The with Quantitative Methods award will signal to students a potential route of skills specialisation which may enhance their post-graduation employability, and will signal to employers that skills specialisation of the graduate. Quantitative skills and QM-skilled graduates are in high demand within the UK job market. The increasing importance of data analysis in decision-making has boosted demand for employees with analytical skill sets, popularising career paths that lead to big data jobs. The Sociology department at the MMU is one of the largest suppliers of graduates in the UK. It is, therefore, strategically important for us to be aware of such demand on QM skills in job market. The BSc award is designed to allow students to acquire the QM skills required in the job market. Sociology and Criminology seek to provide students with an understanding of the world that is based upon the interaction between individuals, groups and social institutions. The topics that are taught include the key practical issues and academic theories that have affected the development of both disciplines and the inter-relationships between them. Students address a range of sociological and criminological questions using theory and research methods governed by the application of ethical standards of academic conduct. Both subjects also analyse how the enhanced globalization of the contemporary world has brought about changes to the operations of society, in particular to the relationship between national governments and their citizens.

All six degree courses within the Sociology and Criminology Undergraduate Programme incorporate a wide range of transferable skills that are designed to enhance the students vocational prospects following graduation and some units also offer placement opportunities. Personal Development Planning is delivered by the personal tutor system and forms a key aspect of the student experience, which is also linked to future employment. All six degree courses include the study of contemporary issues that add to their academic profile. These include gang culture and globalization. All six degree courses further incorporate the study of contemporary issues and problems that have practical relevance to work. These include diversity issues affecting race, gender and class and research methodology with a particular emphasis on quantitative methodologies. The Department of Sociology has an excellent track record of research and academic scholarship that informs teaching which is further enhanced by the practical experience and networks of many members of the teaching staff. 25 QAA Benchmark Statement(s) The degree courses within the SCUP (and Sociology and Criminology subjects taught within the Combined Honours Programme) are covered by two sets of benchmarks contained in Subject Benchmark Statement Criminology (2014) Subject Benchmark Statement Sociology (2007) These are published by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education 26 Programme Specific Outcomes The Programme Specific Outcomes that are listed below are based on a compositing of a number of documents that include the MMU graduate outcomes and relevant subject benchmarks. (a) Final Award Learning Outcomes On successful completion of BA (Hons) Sociology, students will: PLO 1: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main themes and ideas, the focus of which characterise sociology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of sociology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 4: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological research PLO 5: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to sociological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material

PLO 6: Possess the skills and knowledge that will enable them to critically reflect on the importance of social processes in defining themselves and their attitudes towards others PLO 7: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 8: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of BA (Hons) Criminology, students will: PLO 1: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main themes and ideas, the focus of which characterise criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of criminology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of criminology as an academic discipline PLO 4: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological research PLO 5: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to criminological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 6: Possess the skills and knowledge that will enable them to critically reflect on the importance of social processes in defining themselves and their attitudes towards others PLO 7: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO8: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology, students will be able to: PLO 1: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main themes and ideas, the focus of which characterise criminology and sociology as academic disciplines PLO 2: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology and sociology as academic disciplines and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the fields of criminology and sociology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 4: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological and sociological research PLO 5: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to criminological and sociological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 6: Possess with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to critically reflect on the importance of social processes in defining themselves and their attitudes towards others PLO 7: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 8: demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant

On successful completion of BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods, students will: PLO 1: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main themes and ideas, the focus of which characterise sociology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of sociology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 4: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological research PLO 5: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the basis and use of quantitative methods and methodologies in sociology/criminology. PLO 6: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to sociological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 7: Possess the skills and knowledge that will enable them to critically reflect on the importance of social processes in defining themselves and their attitudes towards others PLO 8: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 9: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods, students will: PLO 1: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main themes and ideas, the focus of which characterise criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of criminology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of criminology as an academic discipline PLO 4: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological research PLO 5: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the basis and use of quantitative methods and methodologies in sociology/criminology. PLO 6: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to criminological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 7: Possess the skills and knowledge that will enable them to critically reflect on the importance of social processes in defining themselves and their attitudes towards others PLO 8: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 9: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant

On successful completion of BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods, students will be able to: PLO 1: Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main themes and ideas, the focus of which characterise criminology and sociology as academic disciplines PLO 2: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology and sociology as academic disciplines and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 3: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the fields of criminology and sociology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 4: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological and sociological research PLO 5: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the basis and use of quantitative methods and methodologies in sociology/criminology. PLO 6: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to sociological and criminological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 7: Possess the skills and knowledge that will enable them to critically reflect on the importance of social processes in defining themselves and their attitudes towards others PLO 8: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 9: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant (b) Combined Honours Scheme Learning Outcomes On successful completion of Level 6 Sociology studied as a named route on the Combined Honours Scheme, students will be able to demonstrate the Final Award outcomes for Sociology that are contained in section 26(a) above. On successful completion of Level 6 Sociology with Quantitative Methods studied as a named route on the Combined Honours Scheme, students will be able to demonstrate the Final Award outcomes for Sociology that are contained in section 26(a) above. On successful completion of Level 6 Sociology studied as a major route on the Combined Honours Scheme (Sociology with XY), students will be able to: PLO 1: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of sociology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of sociology as an academic discipline

PLO 3: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological research PLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to sociological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 5: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 6: demonstrate proficiency in wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of Level 6 Sociology studied as an equal route on the Combined Honours Scheme (Sociology and XY), students will be able to: PLO 1: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 2: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological research PLO 3: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to sociological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 4: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of Level 6 Sociology studied as a minor route on the Combined Honours Scheme (XY with Sociology), students will be able to: PLO 1: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 2: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to sociological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material On successful completion of Level 6 Criminology studied as a named route on the Combined Honours Scheme, students will be able to demonstrate the Final Award outcomes for Criminology that are contained in section 26(a) above. On successful completion of Level 6 Criminology studied as a major route on the Combined Honours Scheme (Criminology with XY), students will be able to: PLO 1: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of criminology at the national and international levels (in particular within the context of globalization) and evaluate the impact these have exerted on the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 3: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological research

PLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to criminological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO 5: Demonstrate the appropriate skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO6: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of Level 6 Criminology studied as an equal route on the Combined Honours Scheme (Criminology and XY), students will be able to: PLO 1: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 2: Possess a critical awareness (including a critical ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological research PLO 3: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to criminological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material PLO4: Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of transferable skills that are vocationally relevant On successful completion of Level 6 Criminology studied as a minor route on the Combined Honours Scheme (XY with Criminology), students will be able to: PLO 1: Possess a critical understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline and display competence in critically evaluating conflicting theories and ideas PLO 2: Demonstrate the capacity to formulate a coherent response to criminological issues and problems based upon the gathering of material derived from a diverse range of sources and the analysis and interpretation of the arguments contained in that material NB For the Final Learning Outcomes of the approved other subject see the relevant s that govern the delivery of the following subjects: Education Studies English History Politics Philosophy Psychology On successful completion of Level 6 Sociology with Quantitative Methods studied as a named route on the Combined Honours Scheme, students will be able to demonstrate the Final Award outcomes for Sociology that are contained in section 26(a) above. (c) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes Students who do not qualify for the award of a Bachelor s degree with honours may be eligible for the award of a Pass degree. Criteria for the award of a Pass degree are detailed within the

University s Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes of Study at University s Assessment Regulations for Undergraduate Programmes of Study 27 Interim Award Learning Outcomes ) Sociology and Criminology Programme Interim Awards. Successful completion of level 4 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 5: the award of a Certificate in Higher Education in Sociology, Criminology or Criminology and Sociology. BA (Hons) Sociology On completion of Level 4 students will: PLO 1: Possess a basic level of understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of sociology PLO 3: Possess a basic level of awareness of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological research PLO 4: Demonstrate competence in a range of transferable skills (especially communication skills) that are vocationally relevant BA (Hons) Criminology On completion of Level 4 students will: PLO 1: Possess a basic level of understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of criminology PLO 3: Possess a basic level of awareness of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological research PLO 4: Demonstrate competence in a range of transferable skills (especially communication skills) that are vocationally relevant BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology On completion of Level 4 students will: PLO 1: Possess a basic level of understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology and criminology as academic disciplines PLO 2: Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the fields of sociology and criminology PLO 3: Possess a basic level of awareness of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological and criminological research

PLO 4: Demonstrate competence in a range of transferable skills (especially communication skills) that are vocationally relevant Successful completion of levels 4 and 5 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 6: the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Sociology, Criminology or Criminology and Sociology. Students who complete Level 5 and are eligible for a Diploma of Higher Education will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study (Sociology, Criminology or Sociology and Criminology) and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. Through this, they will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making. BA (Hons) Sociology On completion of Level 5 students will: PLO 1: Possess an understanding and a limited level of critical analysis of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a limited level of critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of sociology at the national and international levels PLO 3: Possess a limited level of critical awareness (including ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological research PLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to gather material derived from a diverse range of sources and to compare and contrast the arguments contained in that material PLO 5: Demonstrate key skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 6: Possess transferable skills that are vocationally relevant, especially communication skills BA (Hons) Criminology On completion of Level 5 students will: PLO 1: Possess an understanding and a limited level of critical analysis of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a limited level of critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of criminology at the national and international levels PLO 3: Possess a limited level of critical awareness (including ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct criminological research PLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to gather material derived from a diverse range of sources and to compare and contrast the arguments contained in that material PLO 5: Demonstrate key skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 6: Possess transferable skills that are vocationally relevant, especially communication skills

BA (Hons) Criminology / Sociology On completion of Level 5 students will: PLO 1: Possess an understanding and a limited level of critical analysis of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of sociology and criminology as academic disciplines PLO 2: Possess a limited level of critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the fields of sociology and criminology at the national and international levels PLO 3: Possess a limited level of critical awareness (including ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct sociological and criminological research PLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to gather material derived from a diverse range of sources and to compare and contrast the arguments contained in that material PLO 5: Demonstrate key skills that will enable them to present academic work in a scholarly manner PLO 6: Possess transferable skills that are vocationally relevant, especially communication skills (ii) Combined Honours Scheme where Sociology or Criminology is part of the Award: Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) Successful completion of level 4 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 5: Cert HE in Sociology and XY Cert HE in Criminology and XY (Where XY is selected from the approved combinations listed within Section of this Programme Specification.) To obtain this award, students will: PLO 1: Possess a basic level of understanding of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of either sociology or criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Demonstrate a basic level of understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the field of either sociology of criminology PLO 3: Possess a basic level of awareness of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct either sociological or criminological research PLO 4: Demonstrate competence in a range of transferable skills (especially communication skills) that are vocationally relevant Diploma in Higher Education (Dip HE) Successful completion of levels 4 and 5 but withdrawal from or failure to complete level 6: Dip HE in Sociology and XY (major route) Dip HE in Criminology and XY (major route) Dip HE in Sociology with XY (equal route) Dip HE in Criminology with XY (equal route) Dip HE in XY with Sociology (minor route)

Dip HE in XY with Criminology (minor route) (Where XY is selected from the approved combinations listed within Section of this Programme Specification.) Named route On completion of Level 5, students will attain the programme learning outcomes designated in connection with the single Honours degree routes in either Sociology or Criminology. Major route On completion of Level 5 students will: PLO 1: Possess an understanding and a limited level of critical analysis of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of either sociology or criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a limited level of critical understanding of contemporary issues and debates within the fields of either sociology or criminology at the national and international levels PLO 3: Possess a limited level of critical awareness (including ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct either sociological or criminological research PLO 4: Demonstrate the capacity to gather material derived from a diverse range of sources and to compare and contrast the arguments contained in that material PLO 5: Demonstrate competence in a relevant range of academic and vocationally relevant skills, especially communication skills Equal route On completion of Level 5 students will: PLO 1: Possess an understanding and a limited level of critical analysis of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of either sociology or criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Possess a limited level of critical awareness (including ethical awareness) of the key methodologies that may be used to conduct either sociological or criminological research PLO 3: Demonstrate the capacity to gather material derived from a diverse range of sources and to compare and contrast the arguments contained in that material. Displaying appropriate academic and transferable skills Minor route On completion of Level 5 students will: PLO 1: Possess an understanding and a limited level of critical analysis of the key ideas, theories and theorists that have contributed to the development of either sociology or criminology as an academic discipline PLO 2: Demonstrate the capacity to gather material derived from a diverse range of sources and to compare and contrast the arguments contained in that material

For the Interim Learning Outcomes of the approved other subject see the relevant subject that relate to Education Studies English History Politics Philosophy Psychology SECTION C STRUCTURE 28 Structures, modes of delivery (eg FT/PT/DL etc), levels,, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status,, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements OPTION UNITS Option units listed in the following curriculum structures are all approved for delivery but may not all run in any one academic session. Optional units which are co-taught at levels 5 and 6, can only be taken once by students. Level 3 Faculty Foundation Year Core Units Code Status 423Z0002 Core Academic Practice for the Humanities and Social Sciences* 473Z0201 Core Understanding the Contemporary World 423Z0003 Core Sociology and Criminology Today* 413Z0001 Core Modern Britain since 1945 or Uniwide 423Z0004 Core Society Counts* * Denotes unit(s) for which this is responsible for review and modification purposes. European and International Students will replace the unit Understanding the Contemporary World with: Code Status 443Z0005 English for Academic Study

Successful completion of the Faculty Foundation Year entitles access to level 4 of: BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods or BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods or BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with Quantitative Methods BA (Hons) Sociology or BA (Hons) Criminology or BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology or Combined Honours Scheme awards: BA (Hons) Philosophy & Sociology or BA (Hons) Criminology & Politics Level 4 BA (Hons) Sociology Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 424Z0000 Core Exploring Modernity 424Z0001 Core Making Sense Of Society 424Z0012 Core Working with Quantitative Evidence 424Z0013 Core Doing Qualitative Research 424Z0005 Core Contemporary British Society On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: Cert HE Sociology BA (Hons) Criminology Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 424Z0002 Core Understanding Criminology 424Z0003 Core Criminal Justice Now 424Z0012 Core Working with Quantitative Evidence 424Z0013 Core Doing Qualitative Research 424Z0005 Core Contemporary British Society

On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: Cert HE Criminology BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 424Z0000 Core Exploring Modernity 424Z0002 Core Understanding Criminology 424Z0012 Core Working with Quantitative Evidence 424Z0013 Core Doing Qualitative Research 424Z0005 Core Contemporary British Society On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: Cert HE Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) Sociology with Quantitative Methods Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 424Z0000 Core Exploring Modernity 424Z0001 Core Making Sense Of Society 424Z0012 Core Working with Quantitative Evidence 424Z0013 Core Doing Qualitative Research 424Z0005 Core Contemporary British Society On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: Cert HE Sociology BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Methods Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 424Z0002 Core Understanding Criminology 424Z0003 Core Criminal Justice Now 424Z0012 Core Working with Quantitative Evidence

424Z0013 Core Doing Qualitative Research 424Z0005 Core Contemporary British Society On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: Cert HE Criminology BSc (Hons) Sociology and Criminology with Quantitative Methods Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 424Z0000 Core Exploring Modernity 424Z0002 Core Understanding Criminology 424Z0012 Core Working with Quantitative Evidence 424Z0013 Core Doing Qualitative Research 424Z0005 Core Contemporary British Society On successful completion of Level 4 interim exit award: Cert HE Criminology and Sociology Level 5 BA (Hons) Sociology Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 425Z0003 Core Becoming a Social Researcher 425Z0006 Core Sociological Theory Option Units Choose 2 from either the sociology or the criminology options listed below: a maximum of 60 from criminology units are permitted across Levels 5 and 6 Sociology Options 425Z0011 Option Globalisation, Development and Social Transformations 425Z0068 Option Consumption and Identity in Contemporary Society (L5) 425Z0073 Option Women s Lives (L5) 425Z0074 Option World without Border (L5) 425Z0075 Option The Culture of Britishness (L5) 425Z0012 Option Identity, Culture and Difference (L5)

425Z0031 Option Intimate Relationships and Personal Life (L5) 425Z0014 Option Media and Society (L5) 425Z00 Option Networks, Interfaces and Simulations 425Z0018 Option Race, Racism & Society (L5) 425Z0019 Option Sociological Psychology (L5) 425Z0026 Option Sports, Politics and Globalization (L5) 425Z0021 Option Third World Studies 425Z0022 Option Volunteering & Community Networking (L5) 425Z0023 Option Work, Leisure and Lifestyles: From factory floors to nightclub brawls (L5) 425Z2212 Option EdLab (L5) 475Z0113 Option Engaging the Humanities: Interdisciplinary Learning and Practice 475Z0114 Option Engaging the Humanities: Interdisciplinary Learning and Practice * Criminology Options (available to sociology students) 425Z0007 Option Crime and Media (L5) 425Z0016 Option Out of it : Substance (mis)use, trends and responses (L5) 425Z0017 Option Policing in Britain within a Global Context (L5) 425Z0024 Option Youth in Crisis (L5) 425Z0062 Option Deconstructing Gender (L5) 425Z0069 Option Crime, Deviance and Control (L5) 425Z0070 Option Global Justice and Crime Control (L5) 425Z0071 Option The Politics of Imprisonment (L5) 425Z0072 Option Victims and Restorative Justice (L5) Unit to be taken in conjunction with a -credit Uniwide Language Unit On successful completion of Levels 4 & 5 interim exit award: Dip HE Sociology BA (Hons) Criminology Core Units Code Status (if - Excluded units 425Z0003 Core Becoming a Social Researcher 425Z0065 Core Contemporary Issues in Criminology Option Units