BA (Hons) Criminal and Corporate Investigation (with Foundation Year) Bachelor's degree at Northampton

This module provides an insight into the workings of the UK criminal justice. It will benefit students seeking a career within the criminal justice system, enabling them to understand what constitutes a crime, why it is committed, and how the 'criminal' is treated up to, and including the trial/appeal process.

This module examines legislation that impacts on the practices of the police and investigators such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. It also looks at the practical application of legislation, such as, the Theft Act 1968, Fraud Act 2006 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

This module is designed to introduce students to the policing and investigatory responses to critical incidents, major incidents, and other criminal activities. It will provide them with an understanding of the theoretical principles underpinning forensic investigations and evidence recovery.

This module complies with the National Police Curiculum as set by the College of Policing, in particular the module entitles 'Research Methods & Skills'. It is designed to ensure that students develop the correct skills, attitudes and approaches to learning which will enable success at HE level.

This module introduces students to the rules, legislation, and codes of practice surrounding this subject area. Students will explore the rationale behind rules of evidence within the criminal justice system, providing them with an awareness of the balance that exists between the interests of the state and rights of individuals.

This module complies with level 1 of the 'Professionalising the Investigation Process' (PIP), as defined by the College of Policing. Level 1 is the benchmark introductory standard for police officers and investigative professionals; providing a foundation of knowledge, and the relevant skills to competently interview victims, witnesses and suspects

This module complies with the College of Policing's National Police Curriculum, particularly the module Criminology and Crime Prevention. It enables students to consider how crime is constructed, perceived and responded to within contemporary society. Students will explore the inter-relationships between crime, conformity, social problems, and the context in which crime occurs.

This module complies with the core requirements of P.I.P. level 2 (Professionalizing the Investigation Process) as defined by the College of Policing and Skills for Justice. 'PIP 2' is the benchmark intermediate standard for police officers and investigative professionals. This module further extends the knowledge gained during stage 1.

This module is designed to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to conduct investigations in a professional and objective manner. It builds upon the foundation that students have achieved at level 4, introducing them to more strategic considerations such as planning and managing an investigation, dealing with the media, policy logs, management of information/intelligence, and managing expectations. The module has been designed to comply with the requirements o

This module will introduce students to the legislation, and codes of practice that surround covert investigations. It examines the intrusive nature of covert investigation, particularly the controversial balance between the interests of the state and the privacy of the individual within the context of the English criminal justice system.

The purpose of this module is to familiarise students with the nature and impact of criminal behaviour within the fields of drugs, human trafficking, and serious organised crime. Students will explore the subtle interrelationships that link these areas and the subsequent difficulties which arise in terms of their investigation and prosecution.

This module will enable students to undertake independent research. They will recognize the purpose and application of different research methodologies. Students will collate, analyze and evaluate a variety of academic and Criminal Justice sources, whilst preparing a literature review and a research proposal on their own chosen topic.

In this module students experience a growth area of investigation, developing employability skills for private organisations and law enforcement. Aligning with industry and policing investigative requirements, students apply the methods and tools of investigation in authentic contexts reflecting legislative and procedural constraints.

This module explores laws and procedures concerned with corporate crime and wrongdoing. Students examine common crimes that occur in the corporate world and analyse the procedural and legal responses to them.

This module deals with the legal and procedural complexities surrounding the admissability of evidence in the English legal system. Students will undertake a group scenario based exercise requiring them to seize, prepare, and finally present their evidence in the courtroom setting of a mock trial.

Employers who fail to conduct lawful and fair investigations may find themselves facing expensive claims for discrimination or wrongful/unfair dismissal. This module is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the law relating to individual employment rights and the relevant codes of practice that impact on internal investigations.

This module is mapped against the College of Policing's 'National Police Curiculum', it looks at the process of 'Investigation' from a different angle, seeking to stimulate debate by challenging investigative practices/procedures by introducing students to controversial issues surrounding their subject area. It examines the impact 'miscarriages of justice' have had upon victims/witnesses/suspects raising questions about the integrity of the criminal justice system itself.

This module deals with the legal and procedural complexities surrounding cyber crime. Students explore technology-related offences, cyber security and strategies and digital investigations. The module examines the challenges of transnational cyber crime and the legal context in multiple jurisdictions.

The independent study provides an opportunity for students to study a topic of vocational relevance in greater depth, and to demonstrate their ability to work within specified timescales. They can choose a subject which they have found of interest during the previous two years of study, or which has direct relevance for their current or prospective employer.