PC1H019 - Academic and Professional Skills in Policing and Security 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC1H019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Academic and Professional Skills in Policing and Security | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Helen Martin, Daniel Welch | ||
| Module Team: | Huw Smart, Ian McKim | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To prepare students for the academic journey by developing and enhancing their personal and professional skills.
Content Summary
This module will allow students to understand the role of study skills development, within an academic and professional context.
Communication skills, confidence building, teamwork, self-analysis and reflection
Making effective use of available resources, e.g. Virtual learning Environment, reading materials, module resources and other support systems.
Effective use of literature searches using the institutional libraries and understanding the importance of credible and reliable sources.
Strategies for effective reading and note taking
Effective strategies for planning, structuring and presenting assignments.
Referencing and plagiarism in line with University of South Wales guidelines and regulations
Understand the criteria in the assignment marking matrix
Planning and structuring written work, reports and presentations. Development of academic writing and reading skills.
A sound understanding of essay and report writing
Group work and communication skills
Reflective thinking in academia
Other general skills, such as planning workload, managing stress, managing time, and construction of Personal Development and Resilience plans.
College of Policing Learning Outcome links
Research Methods and Skills
F3 - Demonstrate skills in the use of resources and primary/secondary literary sources relevant to the
degree programme
F4 - Demonstrate a structured approach to studying, writing essays and referencing content
F5 - Review and assess literature and case law in order to develop critical arguments and draw conclusions
F6 - Explain statistical tests and the interpretation of data
F7 - Apply key concepts in relation to models of learning and reflective practice
F8 - Research, analyse and evaluate relevant research publications and qualitative and quantitative data
F9 - Demonstrate autonomy, as well as accountability and working with others, in a study skills context
F10 - Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and presentation, in accordance with ethical protocols
F11 - Demonstrate effective referencing of a wide range of material appropriate to the subject area
Module Content (CoP only)
The module will develop and embed academic and professional skills from beginning of the students learning journey and underpins the professional standards within the College of Policing competency framework.
College of Policing Core Competency Mapping:
F3.1,F3.2,F3.3,F4.1,F4.2,F4.3,F4.4,F4.5,F5.1,F5.2, F5.3,F5.4,F5.5,F5.6,F6.1,F7.1,F7.2,F7.3,F7.4,F8.1,F9.1,F9.2,F9.3,
F10.1,F10.2,F10.3,F10.4,F10.5,F11.1.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 20 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Directed Study | 45 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop competence in the application of knowledge, written and oral communication skills and critical self-analysis within the context of policing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Reflective essay examining a Policing and Security issue. | 0 | 1000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Essay 1 | ✘ | ||