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
By living and studying in a different culture, you will gain a varied perspective on your subject area and will have the chance to develop networks beyond the confines of your Kent campus. Other students report being most struck by different teaching methods or the fact that they were able to explore a different geographic region and become immersed in the culture of the region
These will be dependent of 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.
BA (Hons) Criminology with a term Abroad
BA (Hons) Criminology joint honours with a term abroad programmes:-
BA (Hons) Criminology and Cultural Studies with a term Abroad
BA (Hons) Criminology and Social Policy with a term Abroad
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology with a term Abroad
Main assessment methods
These will be dependent of the student's selection of modules at the host institution, but will largely consist of essays, examinations, presentations, and in class assessments. 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 60 credits will be awarded on a pass/fail basis
Reassessment methods
Reassessment instrument - 100% coursework
Compulsory modules previously taken at Kent are sufficient preparation and hence reference should be made to the reading lists for these modules.
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 Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and debates in Criminology and the relevant joint discipline i.e. Social
Policy/Sociology/Cultural Studies
8.2 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 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 Have enhanced the breadth of their subject understanding 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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