PC0S011 - Careers in the Criminal Justice System 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC0S011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Careers in the Criminal Justice System | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Brown | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Janine Vickery, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| 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 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To enthuse students about the benefits of a career in law enforcement and to provide them information on the lifestyles and challenges that come with the job and signpost possible career stages from application onwards.
To engage students in discussions concerning the objectives of policing and how specialist branches and partner agencies support these objectives.
Content Summary
Brief history and objectives of policing. The place of the police service in society. Applying to the police service.
Qualifications, behaviours and skills required for a successful career.
Assessments and stages in the recruitment cycle. Career options, lifestyles, roles and planning.
Introduction to relevant and current professional frameworks. Detailed examination of the role and demands of PC and supervisory ranks and of selected specialist appointments. Links with other agencies and volunteering opportunities
The rank structure. Organisation of the police service. The tripartite relationship. Performance management at individual and organisational level. Career opportunities in the ‘wider police family’.
This module includes mandatory formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks’
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 44 |
| Independent Study | 82 |
| Directed Study | 74 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the roles and responsibilities of selected criminal justice personnel. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate understanding of the recruitment process and the qualifications for entry |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | Students to participate in a mock interview for the role of a constable or other relevant role in the CJS | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Presentation based on formative tasks and VLE discussions | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |