PC2S048 - Simulation and Immersive Learning 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PC2S048
Module Title: Simulation and Immersive Learning
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Policing and Criminology
Faculty Sub Group: Psychology
Module Leader: Janine Vickery
Module Team: Daniel Welch, Helen Martin
First Intended Intake: SEP 2019 Final Year of Intake: 2024
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100486 - policing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2025

Module Aims

To develop new peripheral investigation skills such as family liaison, media communication and key decision making skills in line with guideline’s and process which will facilitate the practically contextualisation of learning, by synthesising and applying both knowledge and skills learnt to practical authentic scenarios.

Content Summary

Key decision making including rationale

Consequential learning

Recording of crime logs and incidents

Application of policy, process and legislation

Emulation of the skills needed during an investigation:

  • Development of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Observational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Distilling information
  • Emotional intelligence strategies
  • Time management and priorities.
  • Listening, negotiation, persuasion
  • Reading body language
  • Team working

College of Policing Learning Outcome Links

Decision-making and Discretion

G2 - Explain the elements of the National Decision Model (NDM) and the flexibility of approach it provides

G3 - Examine the role of discretion in the decision-making process

G4 - Examine barriers to effective decision-making and strategies to mitigate these

Criminal Justice

M3 - Explain the considerations associated with supporting victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system

Response Policing

N1 - Review the overall scope of the response policing role

Police Investigations

R1 - Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations

R2 - Understand the structure and processes in relation to conducting an investigation

R3 - Explain the appropriate processes for gathering and managing evidence/information that may be pertinent to an investigation

R4 - Understand the types of evidence that may be obtained during an investigation

R8 - Review the roles and processes associated with conducting complex investigations

R9 - Understand the intricacies associated with victim and witness care during a complex investigation

R11 - Explain the range of specialists to liaise with in relation to complex live (or cold) cases

Module Summary (CoP only)

This module maps across a wide range of the curriculum as it offers students a practical simulated policing environment, as a means of contextualising policing concepts into operational practice, promoting the development of key decision-making and problem solving skills whilst developing through reflective practice, the softer peripheral skills including family liaison, media information and communications.

College of Policing Curriculum Mapping:

G2.1 ,G2.2 ,G2.3 ,G2.4 ,G3.1,G3.2,G3.3,G4.3 ,G4.4 G4.5 ,G4.6 G4.7 ,G4.8 ,G4.9,M3.4,N1.2.1 ,N1.2.2 , N1.2.3,R1.7 , R1.8 , R1.8.1, R1.8.2 , R1.8.3 R1.8.4 , R1.8.5 ,R1.9 ,R2.1 ,R2.1.2,, R2.1.3 -

R2.1.4, R2.2 , R2.3 ,R2.4 ,R3.1,R3.2 ,R3.2.1 , R3,.2.2 , R3.2.3 , R3.2.4 , R3.2.5 ,R4.1 ,R4.2 ,R8.4 ,R8.4.1 R8.4.5 , R8.5 , R8.6,R9.1,R9.2,R9.3 ,R9.5 ,R11.1 ,R11.2,R11.3, 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Practical classes and workshops 22
Independent Study 79
Directed Study 77
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 10
Active/Simulation Based 12
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To develop and apply a wide range of operational and peripheral skills to authentic case scenarios.
LO2 To evaluate and reflect upon the practical scenarios against the College of Policing professional conduct framework and illustrate how personal practice can be strengthened.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) Case Study Interactive 15 N/A 60 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Practical / Clinical Viva (Onsite) 1 Reflective Viva 15 N/A 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)
Practical / Clinical Viva (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Byrant,R and Byrant,S. (2019). Blackstones Handbook for Policing Students. 14th Edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP) (2020) Continuing Professional Development (CPD). [online]. Available at:

https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning/career-development/CPD

Farsing, I and Ask, K. (2016) “The making of an expert detective: the role of experience in English and Norwegian police officers’ investigative decision making.” Psychology, Crime and Law. 22 (3) pp 203-223

Roycott, M. And Roach, J. (2019). Decision Making in Police Enquiries and Critical Incidents: What Really Works? London: Palgrave Macmillan.

College of Policing. (2021). Continuing Professional Development (CPD) [online]. Available at: https://www.college.police.uk/career-learning/career-development/CPD