This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The curriculum will be dependent of the student's selection of modules at the host institution. The Director of Studies will ensure the suit of modules selected is appropriate in terms of covering the subject specific and generic learning outcomes stated in sections 8 and 9 of this specification.
These will be dependent on the student's selection of modules at and the teaching methods used by the host institution, but will largely consist of lectures and seminars. The Director of Studies and SSPSSR International Coordinator will ensure these are appropriate in terms of meeting the required learning outcomes for the module.
Criminology with a Term Abroad BA
Criminology and Social Policy with Term Abroad BA
Criminology and Cultural Studies with a Term Abroad BA
Criminology and Sociology with a Term Abroad BA
Main assessment methods
These will be dependent on the student's selection of modules at and the teaching methods used by the host institution, but will largely consist of lectures and seminars. The Director of Studies and SSPSSR International Coordinator will ensure these are appropriate in terms of meeting the required learning outcomes for the module. The SSPSSR International Coordinator will be responsible for determining student's performance for this period abroad based on a transcript from the host institution.
The allocated 45 credits will be awarded on a pass/fail basis.
Reassessment methods
100% coursework
Indicative reading will be dependent of the student's selection of modules at the host institution.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
8.1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and debates in Criminology and the relevant joint discipline i.e. Social
Policy/Sociology/Cultural Studies
8.2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international and comparative approaches to issues in criminology and the relevant joint
discipline i.e. Social Policy/Sociology/Cultural Studies
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
9.1 Demonstrate they have gained the skills and abilities needed to study in a new learning environment. Including demonstrating the
communication skills and confidence necessary to access learning resources and successfully complete assessments.
9.2 Possess an enhanced breadth of understanding of their subject by positively interacting with an alternative learning and research
environment.
9.3 Show they have augmented their employment skills through formal and informal learning in an international context.
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