Module Specification - University of Leicester · Module Specification No. Assessment Description Weight % Qual Mark Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't 001 Critical reading & referencing

Module Specification

No. Assessment Description Weight % Qual Mark Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't

001 Critical reading & referencing tests 30002 Written assignment (Final) 70

Period: MarchOccurence: DCoordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: SeptemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme

Academic Year: 2017/8Module Level: PostgraduateScheme: PGDepartment: CriminologyCredits: 20

Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the Module typical students will be able to:1. Analyse current and past theoretical perspectives in criminology.2. Appreciate the contributions of different disciplines to criminological theory.3. Recognise the implications of criminological theory for criminal justice policy, crime prevention and interventions withoffenders and victims4. Compare and contrast criminological theories, critically assessing their strengths and weaknesses.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching is delivered through a blended-learning environment. Students are sent both an electronic copy and a hard copy ofa nine-unit module which is complemented by support and other materials provided via Blackboard. Teaching takes placeprimarily via these methods, as well as other directed and independent study. Tutorial support is available.

Assessment MethodsThe first part of the assignment requires students to complete two online tests: one of which is a referencing test and the othera critical reading test. A mark and general feedback is given on these elements before the student submits the second part ofthe assignment; a 3,000 word maximum written assignment.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-

LecturesSeminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials

FieldworkProject Supervision

Guided Independent Study 200Demonstration

Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning

PlacementYear Abroad

Total Module Hours 200

Student Workload (hours)

CR7550 Theories of Crime and Deviance

Last Published: 18 July 2018


On completion of the Module typical students will be able to:1. Analyse current and past theoretical perspectives in criminology.2. Appreciate the contributions of different disciplines to criminological theory.3. Recognise the implications of criminological theory for criminal justice policy, crime prevention and interventions withoffenders and victims4. Compare and contrast criminological theories, critically assessing their strengths and weaknesses.

Teaching is delivered through a blended-learning environment. Students are sent both an electronic copy and a hard copy ofa nine-unit module which is complemented by support and other materials provided via Blackboard. Teaching takes placeprimarily via these methods, as well as other directed and independent study. Tutorial support is available.

The first part of the assignment requires students to complete two online tests: one of which is a referencing test and the othera critical reading test. A mark and general feedback is given on these elements before the student submits the second part ofthe assignment; a 3,000 word maximum written assignment.

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CR7550 Theories of Crime and Deviance






001 Coursework (Final) 100

Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JuneOccurence: D17Coordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme





Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


LecturesSeminars








CR7553 Policing and Crime Prevention










Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the Module students will be able to:1. Understand the origins, foundations and history of the police.2. Analyse the impact of recent policing issues such as community policing, the militarisation of policing and policeaccountability.3. Appreciate different models of policing.4. Appreciate the importance of comparative research on policing.5. Understand various models of crime prevention and how the effectiveness of the police relates to same.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching is delivered through a blended-learning environment. Students are sent both an electronic copy and a hard copy ofa nine-unit module which is complemented by support and other materials provided via the virtual learning environmentBlackboard. Teaching takes place primarily via these methods, as well as other directed and independent study. Tutorialsupport is available.

Assessment MethodsOne 4,000 word written assignment.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7553 Policing and Crime Prevention



On completion of the Module students will be able to:1. Understand the origins, foundations and history of the police.2. Analyse the impact of recent policing issues such as community policing, the militarisation of policing and policeaccountability.3. Appreciate different models of policing.4. Appreciate the importance of comparative research on policing.5. Understand various models of crime prevention and how the effectiveness of the police relates to same.

Teaching is delivered through a blended-learning environment. Students are sent both an electronic copy and a hard copy ofa nine-unit module which is complemented by support and other materials provided via the virtual learning environmentBlackboard. Teaching takes place primarily via these methods, as well as other directed and independent study. Tutorialsupport is available.

One 4,000 word written assignment.

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Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the Module students will be able to:1. Outline and assess the problems of measuring crime and crime trends. 2. Understand research in key areas of criminology such as measuring crime; media representations of crime; human rightsand crime; privatisation of policing; ethnic minorities in the CJS; women in the CJS; and issues in the pre-trial process;.3. Appreciate how criminologists tackle a research problem4. Compare and contrast different theoretical views used to explain specific criminological phenomena.



Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars








CR7554 Issues in Criminal Justice



On completion of the Module students will be able to:1. Outline and assess the problems of measuring crime and crime trends. 2. Understand research in key areas of criminology such as measuring crime; media representations of crime; human rightsand crime; privatisation of policing; ethnic minorities in the CJS; women in the CJS; and issues in the pre-trial process;.3. Appreciate how criminologists tackle a research problem4. Compare and contrast different theoretical views used to explain specific criminological phenomena.



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Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Hillary JonesMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme










LecturesSeminars








CR7555 Crime and Penal Policy










Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this Module the student will be able to:1. have a detailed knowledge and understanding of penal policy and practice and the theoretical basis underlying this.2. analyse, reflect upon, and critically evaluate penal policy and practice, and its underlying principles, in its socio-economicand political context.3. apply knowledge of penal policy and practice to consider current problems and to construct and present alternativearguments and solutions to these problems;4. research independently, identify and retrieve relevant information, and identify and retrieve primary and secondary sources.



Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7555 Crime and Penal Policy



On completion of this Module the student will be able to:1. have a detailed knowledge and understanding of penal policy and practice and the theoretical basis underlying this.2. analyse, reflect upon, and critically evaluate penal policy and practice, and its underlying principles, in its socio-economicand political context.3. apply knowledge of penal policy and practice to consider current problems and to construct and present alternativearguments and solutions to these problems;4. research independently, identify and retrieve relevant information, and identify and retrieve primary and secondary sources.



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001 Essay (Final) 100



001 Essay (Final) 100

Period: SeptemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this module, typical students will be able to:

1. Discuss the principles and procedures of the law as it relates to security and risk management 2. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of law and the administration of justice from a critical perspective 3. Explain elements of data protection and human rights issues from a security and risk management perspective4. Recognise the relationship between the various agents of security



Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars








CR7562 Law, Procedures and Security Management



On completion of this module, typical students will be able to:

1. Discuss the principles and procedures of the law as it relates to security and risk management 2. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of law and the administration of justice from a critical perspective 3. Explain elements of data protection and human rights issues from a security and risk management perspective4. Recognise the relationship between the various agents of security



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Period: DecemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: JanuaryOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: MarchOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme





Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this Module, typical students will be able to:

1. Understand the ways in which organisations set and secure goals and objectives2. Recognise different management styles and how these relate to leadership and organisations 3. Critically evaluate the merits of management and organisational theories in terms of how they relate to security 4. Identify the main positions and concepts relating to the structure, culture, other aspects of organisations, and the role andnature of the security function within them

LecturesSeminars








CR7563 Leadership and Management



On completion of this Module, typical students will be able to:

1. Understand the ways in which organisations set and secure goals and objectives2. Recognise different management styles and how these relate to leadership and organisations 3. Critically evaluate the merits of management and organisational theories in terms of how they relate to security 4. Identify the main positions and concepts relating to the structure, culture, other aspects of organisations, and the role andnature of the security function within them





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001 Knowledge of Research Methods Test (Final) 50002 Project Development Exercise (Final) 50



001 Knowledge of Research Methods Test (Final) 50002 Project Development Exercise (Final) 50



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this modules, typical students should be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the basic notions of research, types of research and the limitations of research.2. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and necessity of research ethics.3. Discuss the nature of research within a social context.4. Describe the process of research design.5. Discuss data gathering techniques.6. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of statistical tests.7. Articulate the process of writing a research proposal.8. Demonstrate knowledge of how research within the field of criminal justice can help identify problems and challenges andways in which they can be addressed.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard. Teaching materials and techniques include podcasts, video files, written material,directed reading, moderated discussion boards, e-tivities and online workshops. Tutorial support is available.

Assessment MethodsKnowledge of Research Methods assignment (50% of the module mark), Project Development Exercise (50% of the modulemark).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

LecturesSeminars 6

Practical Classes & Workshops 14 14Tutorials 6


Guided Independent Study 180 180Demonstration



Total Module Hours 200 200


CR7565 Research Methods



At the end of this modules, typical students should be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the basic notions of research, types of research and the limitations of research.2. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and necessity of research ethics.3. Discuss the nature of research within a social context.4. Describe the process of research design.5. Discuss data gathering techniques.6. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of statistical tests.7. Articulate the process of writing a research proposal.8. Demonstrate knowledge of how research within the field of criminal justice can help identify problems and challenges andways in which they can be addressed.

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard. Teaching materials and techniques include podcasts, video files, written material,directed reading, moderated discussion boards, e-tivities and online workshops. Tutorial support is available.

Knowledge of Research Methods assignment (50% of the module mark), Project Development Exercise (50% of the modulemark).







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001 Written assessment (Final) 80002 e-tivity 20

Period: MarchOccurence: DCoordinator: Eleanor GordonMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Eleanor GordonMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme



Period: SeptemberOccurence: DCoordinator: Eleanor GordonMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes• Be aware of the nature and extent of conflict-related human rights violations• Apply international human rights standards to post-conflict scenarios • Be familiar with the mandates, policies and practices of key members of the international community engaged in thepromotion and protection of human rights in conflict-affected environments• Explain the principles of equality and non-discrimination in the context of post-conflict recovery• Articulate the importance of access to justice and ways in which it can be provided and protected• Recognise the particular vulnerability that children, women and other vulnerable groups face in conflict-affectedenvironments and efforts required to protect them• Critically evaluate the role of the international community in protecting and promoting human rights in conflict-affectedenvironments• Articulate the importance, principles and goals of juvenile justice in post-conflict environments

LecturesSeminars








CR7585 Human Rights, Justice and Security



• Be aware of the nature and extent of conflict-related human rights violations• Apply international human rights standards to post-conflict scenarios • Be familiar with the mandates, policies and practices of key members of the international community engaged in thepromotion and protection of human rights in conflict-affected environments• Explain the principles of equality and non-discrimination in the context of post-conflict recovery• Articulate the importance of access to justice and ways in which it can be provided and protected• Recognise the particular vulnerability that children, women and other vulnerable groups face in conflict-affectedenvironments and efforts required to protect them• Critically evaluate the role of the international community in protecting and promoting human rights in conflict-affectedenvironments• Articulate the importance, principles and goals of juvenile justice in post-conflict environments



Teaching and Learning MethodsWeb-based DL materials and e-tivities

Assessment MethodsStudents will be required to complete one e-tivity per unit (approximately 6 Units in a Module) but only one will count towardstheir overall mark for the Module. It will account for 20% of the total mark for the module. The remaining 80% will based upona written essay of not more than 3,500 words. Example e-tivities will include: Discussion Forum Work (posting and responding to posts)Wiki Contribution (engage with an ongoing wiki activity)Quiz e-tivity (complete an online quiz)Relfective journal (on going contribution of student experiences and reflections based upon course work and reading)Twitter-tivities (posting and responding to set questions aimed to stimulate discusion)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7585 Human Rights, Justice and Security



Web-based DL materials and e-tivities

Students will be required to complete one e-tivity per unit (approximately 6 Units in a Module) but only one will count towardstheir overall mark for the Module. It will account for 20% of the total mark for the module. The remaining 80% will based upona written essay of not more than 3,500 words. Example e-tivities will include: Discussion Forum Work (posting and responding to posts)Wiki Contribution (engage with an ongoing wiki activity)Quiz e-tivity (complete an online quiz)Relfective journal (on going contribution of student experiences and reflections based upon course work and reading)Twitter-tivities (posting and responding to set questions aimed to stimulate discusion)

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LecturesSeminars








CR7700 Policing, Disorder and Social Change





Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this Module the student will be able to:

1.Understand the key social theories and debates about policing and social change.2.Explain strategic policing issues involved with the policing of protest and disorder.3.Understand the key developments that have influenced the policing of protest and civil unrest in the UK and overseas.4. Critically analyse efforts by the police service to respond toprotest and disorder.5.Understand the role of the media in criminalising certain individuals and communities.



Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7700 Policing, Disorder and Social Change



On completion of this Module the student will be able to:

1.Understand the key social theories and debates about policing and social change.2.Explain strategic policing issues involved with the policing of protest and disorder.3.Understand the key developments that have influenced the policing of protest and civil unrest in the UK and overseas.4. Critically analyse efforts by the police service to respond toprotest and disorder.5.Understand the role of the media in criminalising certain individuals and communities.



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001 E-tivity 30002 Written Assignment (Final) 70









Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the Module students will be able to:1. Understand and articulate the basic notions of research, types of research and the limitations of research.2. Appreciate the scope and necessity for research ethics3. Discuss the nature of research within a social context4. Describe the process of research design5. Discuss data gathering techniques6. Appreciate the role of statistical tests7. Articulate the process of writing a research proposal

LecturesSeminars











On completion of the Module students will be able to:1. Understand and articulate the basic notions of research, types of research and the limitations of research.2. Appreciate the scope and necessity for research ethics3. Discuss the nature of research within a social context4. Describe the process of research design5. Discuss data gathering techniques6. Appreciate the role of statistical tests7. Articulate the process of writing a research proposal





Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites







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Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Understand contemporary debates concerning crime prevention and their implications for the study of community safety.2. Understand the extent to which criminological theories inform the study of crime prevention and community safety.3. Comprehend the broader social context of community safety.4. Appreciate the relationship between media, criminalisation and society.5. Apply the above to the various case studies included in the module.

LecturesSeminars








CR7705 Issues in Community Safety



On completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Understand contemporary debates concerning crime prevention and their implications for the study of community safety.2. Understand the extent to which criminological theories inform the study of crime prevention and community safety.3. Comprehend the broader social context of community safety.4. Appreciate the relationship between media, criminalisation and society.5. Apply the above to the various case studies included in the module.





Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7705 Issues in Community Safety





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Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this Module the student will be able to:1. Understand key theories and research relating to exercise of leadership in the police service, focusing in particular ontensions between providing leadership that empowers and controls.2. Understand their own leadership and how effective it is in practice3. Relate the above to the exercise of leadership in the particular context of policing.

LecturesSeminars








CR7707 Police Leadership in the 21st Century



On completion of this Module the student will be able to:1. Understand key theories and research relating to exercise of leadership in the police service, focusing in particular ontensions between providing leadership that empowers and controls.2. Understand their own leadership and how effective it is in practice3. Relate the above to the exercise of leadership in the particular context of policing.





Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7707 Police Leadership in the 21st Century





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Period: September (Resits)Occurence: DCoordinator: Eleanor GordonMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Lectures 10Seminars

Practical Classes & Workshops 20Tutorials 20







CR7708 Stabilisation Adviser Professional Development Programme (non-credit-bearing)






001 Written Assignment (Essay) 70002 Written Assignment (Essay) 20003 Referencing Test 10



Lectures 10Seminars








CR7710 Stabilisation: Professional Development Programme (credit-bearing)






001 Written Assignment (Essay) 100 50



Lectures 30Seminars








CR7711 Post-graduate course in Governance, Anti-Corruption and State Fragility (credit-bearing)






001 Peer Marking Exercise 30002 Essay (Final) 50003 E-tivity assessment 20



001 Peer Marking Exercise 30002 Essay (Final) 50003 E-tivity assessment 20



Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of the Module, typical students will be able to:

• Develop key academic skills relating to assignment planning and writing, note-taking, referencing, and critical thinking.• Explain key factors and debates in the development of security and risk as social and economic phenomena. • Recognise security and risk within the broader disciplinary contexts of criminology and the social sciences.• Debate contemporary issues surrounding the management of security and risk within complex (global, diverse, uncertain)organisational environments.• Identify and consider the relevance of security and risk theory to the role of security and risk managers

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching material and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards, e-tivities and online workshops. Tutorial support isavailable

Assessment MethodsPeer marking exercise (30% of module mark)Written essay, maximum 2,500 words (50% of module mark)E-tivity assessment (20% of module mark)

Pre-Requisites

LecturesSeminars








CR7712 Understanding Security and Risk



By the end of the Module, typical students will be able to:

• Develop key academic skills relating to assignment planning and writing, note-taking, referencing, and critical thinking.• Explain key factors and debates in the development of security and risk as social and economic phenomena. • Recognise security and risk within the broader disciplinary contexts of criminology and the social sciences.• Debate contemporary issues surrounding the management of security and risk within complex (global, diverse, uncertain)organisational environments.• Identify and consider the relevance of security and risk theory to the role of security and risk managers

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching material and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards, e-tivities and online workshops. Tutorial support isavailable

Peer marking exercise (30% of module mark)Written essay, maximum 2,500 words (50% of module mark)E-tivity assessment (20% of module mark)



Co-Requisites


CR7712 Understanding Security and Risk



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001 Assessed E-tivity 20002 Written Assignment (Final) 80



001 Assessed E-tivity 20002 Written Assignment (Final) 80

Period: JuneOccurence: D17Coordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of the module, typical students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the disciplinary development of discourses of risk and fate, and the rise to prominence of risk throughoutmodern social and organisational life.• Compare and evaluate competing theoretical perspectives, conceptions and models of risk.• Recognise and evaluate the processes and methods of modelling and measuring risk.• Explore the relationship between conceptions of risk and crisis within organisational environments.• Identify and explore the limits of, and barriers to, risk management, and critique risk management itself as a managerialfunction within complex organisational forms.• Communicate ideas about the concept of risk and risk management clearly and effectively.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching material and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

Assessment MethodsAssessed e-tivity (20% of module mark)Written assignment, maximum 3,500 words (80% of the module mark)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

LecturesSeminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials 6







CR7713 Exploring Risk



By the end of the module, typical students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the disciplinary development of discourses of risk and fate, and the rise to prominence of risk throughoutmodern social and organisational life.• Compare and evaluate competing theoretical perspectives, conceptions and models of risk.• Recognise and evaluate the processes and methods of modelling and measuring risk.• Explore the relationship between conceptions of risk and crisis within organisational environments.• Identify and explore the limits of, and barriers to, risk management, and critique risk management itself as a managerialfunction within complex organisational forms.• Communicate ideas about the concept of risk and risk management clearly and effectively.

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching material and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

Assessed e-tivity (20% of module mark)Written assignment, maximum 3,500 words (80% of the module mark)




CR7713 Exploring Risk



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001 E-tivity 20002 Written Essay (Final) 80






Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of the module, typical students will be able to:

• Identify the diversity of types of crime, and crime management approaches, which may arise within workplace situations.• Debate prominent issues that distinguish ‘situational’ and ‘social’ crime prevention initiatives.• Examine debates surrounding electronic surveillance and related technological approaches to monitoring activity withinworkplace environments.• Demonstrate knowledge of corporate and ‘white collar’ crime as a security and risk management issue within differing typesof workplace and operational environment.• Identify and evaluate appropriate strategies and measures to tackle a range of work place crimes

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching material and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

Assessment MethodsE-tivity (20% of module mark)Written essay (80% of module mark)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars








CR7714 Managing Security in the Workplace



By the end of the module, typical students will be able to:

• Identify the diversity of types of crime, and crime management approaches, which may arise within workplace situations.• Debate prominent issues that distinguish ‘situational’ and ‘social’ crime prevention initiatives.• Examine debates surrounding electronic surveillance and related technological approaches to monitoring activity withinworkplace environments.• Demonstrate knowledge of corporate and ‘white collar’ crime as a security and risk management issue within differing typesof workplace and operational environment.• Identify and evaluate appropriate strategies and measures to tackle a range of work place crimes

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching material and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

E-tivity (20% of module mark)Written essay (80% of module mark)

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CR7714 Managing Security in the Workplace













Period: JulyOccurence: D17Coordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme




Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire Vanneck


LecturesSeminars








CR7715 Regulations, Standards and Governance



LecturesSeminars



Guided Independent StudyDemonstration



Total Module Hours





Coordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme

Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of the module, typical students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the fundamental legal responsibilities and liabilities incumbent on public and private organisations withinrelevant jurisdictions, and assess the roles of security and risk managers in meeting these responsibilities. • Evaluate ‘governance’ as a set of ideas concerning standards, behaviour, accountability and responsibility, and debateissues and cases of corporate governance from a risk management perspective.• Explore the difficulties attending enforceable global/transnational standards of conduct and governance within the privatesecurity and private military sectors.• Debate the possibility of effective governance of the SRM sector in an unceasingly less predictable and ungovernableglobal environment. • Examine the theoretical debates surrounding risk communication and information systems management and communicatethis effectively in writing.• Identify and assess the key legislation and regulations that are relevant to security and risk management and the privatesecurity sector.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching materia and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards, and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

Assessment MethodsE-tivity (20% of module mark)Written assignment (80% of module mark

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


CR7715 Regulations, Standards and Governance



At the end of the module, typical students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the fundamental legal responsibilities and liabilities incumbent on public and private organisations withinrelevant jurisdictions, and assess the roles of security and risk managers in meeting these responsibilities. • Evaluate ‘governance’ as a set of ideas concerning standards, behaviour, accountability and responsibility, and debateissues and cases of corporate governance from a risk management perspective.• Explore the difficulties attending enforceable global/transnational standards of conduct and governance within the privatesecurity and private military sectors.• Debate the possibility of effective governance of the SRM sector in an unceasingly less predictable and ungovernableglobal environment. • Examine the theoretical debates surrounding risk communication and information systems management and communicatethis effectively in writing.• Identify and assess the key legislation and regulations that are relevant to security and risk management and the privatesecurity sector.

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching materia and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards, and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

E-tivity (20% of module mark)Written assignment (80% of module mark

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001 Knowledge of Research Methods Test 50002 Project Development Exercise (Final) 50

Period: AprilOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme






Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme





LecturesSeminars











LecturesSeminars



Guided Independent StudyDemonstration



Total Module Hours



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical awarenes of the basic notions of research, types of research and the limitations of research• Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and necessity for research ethics• Discuss the nature of research within a social context• Describe the process of research design• Discuss data gathering techniques• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of statistical tests• Articulate the process of writing a research proposal. • Demonstrate knowledge of how security and risk managers can use research methods in the workplace to identifyproblems, areas for improvement and develop evidence-based solutions.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching materia and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards, e-tivities and online workshops. Tutorial support isavailable.

Assessment MethodsKnowledge of Research Methods assignment (50% of the module mark)Project development exercise (50% of the module mark)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites





At the end of this module, typical students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a critical awarenes of the basic notions of research, types of research and the limitations of research• Demonstrate knowledge of the scope and necessity for research ethics• Discuss the nature of research within a social context• Describe the process of research design• Discuss data gathering techniques• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of statistical tests• Articulate the process of writing a research proposal. • Demonstrate knowledge of how security and risk managers can use research methods in the workplace to identifyproblems, areas for improvement and develop evidence-based solutions.

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching materia and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards, e-tivities and online workshops. Tutorial support isavailable.

Knowledge of Research Methods assignment (50% of the module mark)Project development exercise (50% of the module mark)

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Period: JulyOccurence: D17Coordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme





LecturesSeminars













Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this Module, typical students will be able to:

• Recognise the ways in which organisations set and secure goals and objectives• Recognise different management styles and how these relate to leadership and organisations • Critically evaluate the merits of management and organisational theories in terms of how they relate to security • Identify the main positions and concepts relating to the structure, culture, other aspects of organisations, and the role andnature of the security function within them. • Communicate effectively in written format how organisational culture and leadership and management styles are relevant tothe role of the security and risk manager.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching materia and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

Assessment MethodsE-tivity (20% of the module mark)Written essay (80%)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites





On completion of this Module, typical students will be able to:

• Recognise the ways in which organisations set and secure goals and objectives• Recognise different management styles and how these relate to leadership and organisations • Critically evaluate the merits of management and organisational theories in terms of how they relate to security • Identify the main positions and concepts relating to the structure, culture, other aspects of organisations, and the role andnature of the security function within them. • Communicate effectively in written format how organisational culture and leadership and management styles are relevant tothe role of the security and risk manager.

Teaching will be delivered via Blackboard and the course App. Teaching materia and techniques include podcasts, videofiles, written material, directed reading, moderated discussion boards and e-tivities. Tutorial support is available

E-tivity (20% of the module mark)Written essay (80%)

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001 Dissertation (Final) 100

Period: AprilOccurence: D17Coordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme






Period: OctoberOccurence: DCoordinator: Claire VanneckMark Scheme: PGT Mark Scheme





LecturesSeminars


FieldworkProject Supervision 10






CR7718 Dissertation





Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the dissertation typical students should be able to:

• Identify an appropriate research issue relating to security and risk management and devise appropriate research tools• Demonstrate a mastery of research methods including information management• Select appropriate theoretical frameworks • Explain and appreciate ethical dimensions of methodological issues• Conduct and critically appraise a piece of research• Write a dissertation that synthesises and evaluates literature sources, explains the methodology, and presents anddiscusses research results.

Teaching and Learning MethodsStudents will be enrolled on and will complete the online dissertation workshop. They will be allocated a dissertation supervorto support them throughout the process and additional materials will be available via Blackboard and the course App

Assessment MethodsDissertation (15,000 words)

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CR7718 Dissertation



On completion of the dissertation typical students should be able to:

• Identify an appropriate research issue relating to security and risk management and devise appropriate research tools• Demonstrate a mastery of research methods including information management• Select appropriate theoretical frameworks • Explain and appreciate ethical dimensions of methodological issues• Conduct and critically appraise a piece of research• Write a dissertation that synthesises and evaluates literature sources, explains the methodology, and presents anddiscusses research results.

Students will be enrolled on and will complete the online dissertation workshop. They will be allocated a dissertation supervorto support them throughout the process and additional materials will be available via Blackboard and the course App

Dissertation (15,000 words)

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Documents

Module Specification - University of Leicester · Module Specification No. Assessment Description Weight % Qual Mark Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't 001 Critical reading & referencing