CR4005 - Introduction to Criminology and Policing

You will learn through a series of different delivery styles which will include traditional taught lectures to cover theoretical aspects, supplemented with seminar and workshop sessions, where you will be a more active learning, applying the theory into practice.

You will be supported through active participation and discussion during seminars and workshops. These offer a unique opportunity to fully understand the criminological theory underpinning the role and responsibilities of the police constable, the wider police organisation and criminal justice system, and the delivery of a professional police service in local communities. All lecture, seminar and workshop material will be available on the University’s eLearning Portal, supplemented with guidance on further reading relevant to the subjects. Written assessment feedback will also be provided to allow you to understand how you performed and how you can build on this performance in subsequent assessments within your programme.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

You will be supported through active participation and discussion during seminars and workshops. These offer a unique opportunity to fully understand the criminological theory underpinning the role and responsibilities of the police constable, the wider police organisation and criminal justice system, and the delivery of a professional police service in local communities. All lecture, seminar and workshop material will be available on the University’s eLearning Portal, supplemented with guidance on further reading relevant to the subjects. Written assessment feedback will also be provided to allow you to understand how you performed and how you can build on this performance in subsequent assessments within your programme.

FFormative Assessments will include group exercises, a group presentation and writing exercises to prepare you for the summative assessment


Summative Assessment A 2000-word essay drawn from a series of questions designed to illustrate knowledge of the relationship between criminology and contemporary issues in policing, (K&U 1; IPS 3; PVA 4)

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This module introduces you to the major concepts, debates and theories within the discipline of criminology, paying particular attention to those relating to the role and function of policing in contemporary society. You will develop knowledge and understanding of crime, offending and policing. Unpacking the structure and dynamics of the police organisation and their work with key stakeholders’ you explore the role of the police constable and important concepts including consent, legitimacy, and professionalism. Through an introduction to partnership working and community policing you consider the significance of community engagement; the relationship between the police and local communities; the police role in protecting the public, including vulnerable people and those most at risk of harm; and the need to work with other agencies to prevent crime and tackle anti-social behaviour. Contemporary issues in policing including response policing, counter-terrorism policing, and intelligence led policing also feature throughout the module.