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Core Module Information
Module title: Crime, Control and Policing
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SSC09116
Module leader: Kamau Wairuri
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Social Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: Knowledge and experience of policing and police practice to be considered on an individual basis and in discussion with the programme leader. AND AND Pre-requisite: [Module SSC08106] Criminological Theory AND Pre-requisite: [Module SSC08104] Introduction to the Criminal Justice System in the UK
Description of module content:

This module examines the interactions between crime control, policing and the theory underpinning this work. The module explores a range of theoretical and practical issues relating to crime control and policing, particularly focused on police procedures, values and ethics. This module begins by exploring crime control in different national and international contexts, in particular the links between crime control theory, police powers, procedures and practice. By examining police culture, discretion, power, diversity and accountability, you will explore the way that power is applied to different policing scenarios and, building on other criminology and social science modules, examine how theory can help explain practice. Particular focus will be given to the role of evidenced informed practice, inclusivity and ethics in the way that crime control is applied to different people and contexts, including international policing environments.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Compare ways of theorising crime control, focusing on criminological perspectives and policing theory.

LO2: Critically examine the interrelationships between the broader social and political contexts of crime control over time.

LO3: Evaluate the literature in the area of policing and crime control, making links between theory, research, policy and practice in relation to police culture and accountability.

LO4: Critically reflect on current issues, debates and controversies in policing and social control, including discretion, power and inequality.

LO5: Critically analyse police powers and their relationship to inequality, socio-economic status, ethnicity, diversity and vulnerability.

LO6: Critically reflect on the pluralisation of policing and approaches to evaluating crime control strategies in the UK.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kamau Wairuri
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorials, which are held in person, allow you to explore the topics in detail. The tutorials involve discussions of the topic covered in the lecture and the core readings for the week (usually 1 core reading). Following a tutorial guide, the tutorial involves various activities including discussions in smaller groups and as the whole class. The tutorials are also the time and space where we discuss the assessment in detail and formative feedback is provided.
Face To Face Lecture 20 This module examines the interactions between crime control, policing and the theory underpinning this work. The content will be delivered through a 2-hour in-person lecture every week. The Lecture material is augmented by additional learning materials which are designed to give you a comprehensive knowledge of the topic.
Online Guided independent study 170 You are expected to undertake self-directed study (reading, note making and taking, formative and summative assignment preparation)
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5~6 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 LOs 1-6 will be assessed in a single (100%) 3000 word portfolio of blogs assessment. Within the 3000 word portfolio of blogs you are required to do: • Four x 600 word blogs on different aspects of policing. Each blog should cover different parts of the course (guidance given in module handbook) and a 600 words ‘wrap around’ narrative which should bring the other four blogs together. You should try and pull out some of the key themes across the 4 blogs.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SSC09116 Crime Control and Policing
 

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