3B011E - Inside the Investigation: Understanding Crime and Policing Practice 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 3B011E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Inside the Investigation: Understanding Crime and Policing Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Criminology | ||
| Module Leader: | Carl Davies, Cheryl Allsop | ||
| Module Team: | Daniel Welch, Helen Martin, Janine Vickery, Alun Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100484 - criminology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Develop students’ understanding of the key investigative processes, policies, and professional considerations that underpin police investigations.
Enable students to apply investigative thinking and problem-solving skills to different types of crime through realistic, scenario-based learning.
Content Summary
This module introduces students to the principles, processes, and people involved in criminal investigations in England and Wales. It explores how police investigations are structured and managed, examining investigative processes, decision-making frameworks, and the policies that guide professional practice. Students will consider ethical and procedural considerations across different types of crime, from volume and acquisitive offences to more serious and complex cases. Using realistic scenarios, the module develops an understanding of how investigations are conducted.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 36 |
| Demonstration | 7 |
| Problem/Challenge based learning | 7 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Formative assessment | 30 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Guided Study | 136 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse the key processes, policies, and professional considerations that shape police investigations across a specified crime. |
| LO2 | Apply investigative reasoning and communication skills to analyse and present findings from a simulated crime scenario. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Students are guided through weekly activities that reflect the investigative process, from initial response and evidence management to ethical decision-making and case presentation. These cumulative experiences enable them to produce a portfolio that demonstrates both applied knowledge (Learning Outcome 1) and investigative reasoning and communication skills (Learning Outcome 2). | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |