Contemporary Criminology (Top Up)

Learning and Teaching Approach This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students’ learning styles and preferences.

For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminar sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically.

The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student centered approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.

Contact Time As a full-time course, this programme includes approximately 10 to 16 hours a week of teaching, including lectures, seminars, debates and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week).

Studying part-time you will have approximately 5-7 hours of contact time each week, including lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (18-20 hours a week).

Students can expect to receive their timetables during induction week.

What else can I expect?

Career Opportunities The whole programme is designed with the Criminal Justice Sector and gives employment opportunities throughout the sector. Our students have gain employment as Police Constables, Prison Officers, Probation Officers and support networks for ex-offenders. Current students are volunteering as Police Specials.