Monday, 8 September 2014

University of Essex - Criminology & Forensic Investigations - Southend Campus

Criminology & Forensic Investigations

Assessment 
Assessment methods have been designed to build on the skills and knowledge developed within the modules each year. The practical nature of the assessment methods will equip students with proactive and reactive skills and thought processes, which it is anticipated will render graduates of this degree programme eminently employable. Such methods include networking portfolios, court attendance reports, role play, cross examination and multiple choice questions.

Year One

In the first year you will gain the foundation of underprinting knowledge in each of the disciplines in criminology and forensic investigation and will also be introduced via presentational modules to the relevant concepts, theories and methods of working relevant to these industries. These skills will form the foundation of what you will need to succeed in this challenging programme.

Areas of study:
Introduction to criminology, crime scene investigation, introduction to biology and introduction to policing studies.

Year Two
building upon the foundation laid down in the previous year, you will look at the subject area in greater depth and learn how to apply and evaluate the underlying theories. You will play a more active, hands-on role via formal presentations, seminars and through interaction with your peers and you will have the opportunity to put into practice some of the theories and concepts you have been introduced to. 

Areas of study: criminological research methodology, the criminal justice system, heroes and villains, prisons, probation and rehabilitation, advanced crime scene analysis, anatomy, physiology and post-mortem processes, contemporary and social issues in criminology, investigation and e-forensics. 

Year Three

In the final year you will be in a position to concentrate on your own personal development. you will undertake a final project which you will manage from start to finish as well as writing a dissertation that will also include an original research project.

Areas of study: penology and penal policy, gender, crime and criminal justice, hate crimes and genocide, criminal psychology, cybercrime and society, forensic entomology/ anthropology, advanced investigation, personal development and dissertation.



Accommodation:

The southend campus is less than 10 minutes away from where I live so I could continue to live at home. 

Fees/Expenses:

The price of the course is £7,000 per year for 3 years

Bus fare to and from college £3.00 per day


Entry Requirements:

160 UCAS points from BTEC level 3 diploma 
English and Maths GCSE at grade C or above 

Facilities

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Pros                                                            Cons

Close to where I live                                    I wouldn't get the whole student experience
No accommodation necessary                    I wouldn't learn independance or life skills
Small class sizes                                         
Already familiar with the location 
Expenses will cost nothing


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