PC0S009 - Contemporary Issues within Policing and Crime 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC0S009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contemporary Issues within Policing and Crime | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Carwyn Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Janine Vickery, Helen Martin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| 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 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the causes and symptoms of contemporary criminality
Content Summary
Content Summary: Indicative Content:
Causes of contemporary criminality:
• Definition of Criminality
• Status and Power
• Economic impact and poverty of crime
• Rational choice
• Mental Health
• Technology
• Pandemic influences on society
Contemporary Crimes:
• Modern Slavery
• Human and organ trafficking
• Domestic Abuse
• Phishing and online fraud
• Harassment, stalking and Control
• Up skirting and Gaming.
• Serious and Organised Crime Groups
• Acid Crimes
• Animal Abuse
Police Response:
• Partnership response
• Pluralisation of the police
• Technological policing issues in response
• Identification of vulnerability characteristics
• Contemporary response skills (Empathy, communication, Conflict Management, Emotional Intelligence, etc)
• Application of guidance, policy and legalisation to contemporary policing issues.
• Witness Protection
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
| Independent Study | 78 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify and define the causes and symptoms of contemporary criminality |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the policing of contemporary issues. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Production (Online) 1 | Practical exercise based upon a contemporary issue | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Production of audio or visual media, aimed at raising awareness | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Production (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |