Policing and Criminal Investigation

Missing Persons Investigation

Module code: FORE40329

Facial Recognition: Scientific And Investigative Tools

Module code: FORE40257

Introduction To Policing

Module code: FORE40256

Introduction To Forensic Science

Module code: FORE40253

Offender Management

Module code: LAWS41709

Policing Science

Module code: FORE40331

Science For Justice

Module code: FORE40332

Recording The Crime Scene

Module code: FORE40239

Forensic Archaeology

Module code: FORE50327

Drugs Of Abuse

Gain an understanding of the current drug legislation in England and Wales, with particular reference to the Misuse of Drugs Act. Identify issues with legislation such as the impact that the development of new drugs has on policing illegal drug use. Gain experience in the processing of crime scenes involving drugs and related paraphernalia, including the Health and Safety implications and the recovery and packaging of evidential items. Develop an appreciation of the current issues associated with policing illegal drug manufacture, use and trafficking. Gain an understanding of the role of forensic analysis within drug related investigations including outlining the analytical techniques available for identification and association of illegal drugs. Introduce the impact that drug use has socially and economically, highlighting examples of drugs in sport and the relationship between drug use and criminal activity. Examine methods used in workplace testing of drugs and roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, including calculating blood alcohol levels. Specific case studies will be discussed with relation to illegal drugs in sport, in the media and with particular reference to policing and investigative enquiries.

Module code: FORE50316

Investigative Skills

Module code: FORE50339

Contemporary Policing

Module code: FORE50334

Community Safety

Module code: LAWS51932

Crime And Dishonesty

Module code: FORE50259

Equality Matters: Issues For A Diverse Population

Module code: SOCY50356

Vehicle Collision Investigation

Vehicle collisions are a common occurrence and their effective investigation involves a range of forensic techniques and investigative processes. The more serious collisions are managed by a Lead investigating officer who is responsible for appropriately resourcing the scene and the resulting investigation. The module will initially focus on the roles of the collision investigator and vehicle examiner who are responsible for the collection and preservation of evidence and the reconstruction of the collision. Methods, which assist in establishing what factors contributed to the collision, whether they be human, mechanical or environmental, will allow greater understanding of how and why collisions occur. The role of the lead investigating officer will be examined, along with others key roles involved in the investigation of the Collison and the policy decisions made during the investigation.

Module code: FORE50319

Research And Professional Skills For Policing Students

Module code: FORE50247

Families: Crime, Abuses And Inequalities

Module code: SOCY50577

Forensic Science: Methods Of Crime Detection

Module code: FORE50315

Forensic Multimedia

This module will develop your depth of understanding in a variety of techniques and concepts including many aspects of acquiring, processing, enhancement, manipulation and presentation of a wide variety of common digital evidence platforms; Imaging, Image processing, Video, Audio, Forensic graphics 2D and 3D.Introduction to national guidelines for dealing with forensic evidence including issues around authenticity and integrity.Topics taught will include an introduction and discussion around current, new and emerging technologies, multimedia and software that currently exist within the forensic industry for the purpose of investigative functions.Horizon scanning of the latest technological advancement in forensic technology and multimediaPractical elements will include using software for hands on experience of processing and preparation of digital evidence for investigation and presentation in courts.

Module code: FORE60351

Criminal Justice And Punishment

The module will introduce you to the institutions, procedures and selected elements of the substantive law which play an important part in the criminal justice system. The module examines the legal, criminological and sociological influences that make up the modern criminal justice system. Issues covered include: -Themes in the criminal justice system - The philosophical requirements of a Criminal Justice System - Prosecution Process - Police accountability - Prosecuting authorities - Human rights - Miscarriages of Justice - Offender Management- Sentencing - Community sentences - Victims in the criminal justice system

Module code: LAWS61601

Equality Matters: Issues For A Diverse Population

Module code: SOCY60568

Field School In Forensic Archaeology

Module code: FORE60348

Transnational Organised Crime

Module code: SOCY60370

Intelligence Led Policing And Major Crime Investigation

Module code: FORE60251

An Anthropology Of Evil: Deviance, Conformity, Morality And Responsibility

Module code: SOCY60567

Cyber Crime

Module code: FORE60350

Techniques In Identification Of Human Remains

This module will provide you with advanced theory and knowledge of advanced forensic techniques that are involved in human identification. The module will specialise in:Victim identification and the problems encountered,Concepts of facial reconstruction will also be investigated along with Biometric analysis for identification andHuman identification protocols in Mass disaster environments will be considered.You will be expected to think analytically and be aware of new research presented in journals. The module will also allow you to develop your own analytical approach within moral and ethical grounds in relation to research in forensic scienceAs well as acquiring knowledge of specialised techniques,you will be made aware of current research and potential future developments in forensic science.Expertise from external lecturers will be employed to bring you 'cutting-edge' forensic presentations.

Module code: FORE60322

Practical Methods Of Crime Detection

This module will allow you to use equipment designed for the analysis of forensic evidence through a series of practical exercises as specified below.Fingerprints; dusting, enhancing and identification using AFIS.Footwear marks: Analysis of casts and inked footwear marks to establish order.Document Analysis: Use of ESDA to reveal indented writing to order pages in a report.Use of Gas Chromatography in Analysis of Drugs. Analysis of blood spatter and DNA profiling.Crime scene investigation and processing of a mock crime scene.

Module code: FORE60333

Independent Project In Policing And Criminal Investigation

Module code: FORE60363

Doing Drugs: Policing Illegal Drug Use

Module code: SOCY60340

Case File To Court

Module code: FORE60364

Analysis And Investigation Of Tereff Incidents

Module code: FORE60320

Advanced Investigative Techniques

Module code: FORE70337

Trafficking: The Illegal Trade In People, Goods And Services

Module code: SOCY70502

Researching Transnational Justice And Organised Crime

Module code: SOCY70517

Integrated Masters Placement

Module code: FORE70571

Specialist Topics In Forensic Investigations

Module code: FORE70343

Advanced Research Methods

You will learn to critically engage with the literature at a deep level, and design experiments and studies that produce meaningful data of publishable quality. You will learn methods used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Your learning will be underpinned by tuition in the use of statistical analysis software such as R and Nivo to simulate, present, explore and test data at a professional level.

Module code: FORE70338