BSc (Hons) Crime with Forensic Investigation Bachelor's degree at Huddersfield

This module explores the nature of crime and deviancy, the main perspectives in explaining criminal behaviour, and the structures of the criminal justice system. You'll start by examining the definitions of crime, followed by an exploration of the criminal legal system including the key criminal offences and defences. You'll then be introduced to the key agencies within the criminal justice system, which include the Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the Courts, and Her Majesty's Prison and

This module guides you through the process of exploring social science subjects at university and provides the opportunity for you to develop your ability to be a successful student. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your academic study skills, as well as your knowledge of research approaches and methods, using subject-specific topics and case studies. You'll explore ways to assess your learning needs, set learning goals, develop learning action plans and produce effective academic assig

The module will introduce you to the purpose, responsibilities, and standards of the modern police service. Principles of policing in England and Wales; fairness and equality are part of the change towards professionalisation. Concepts in policing such as 'policing by consent' and 'legitimacy' rely on public cooperation for officers to carry out their role. This module encourages you to consider an evidenced-based approach.

This module introduces you to the fundamental skills and knowledge required for the analysis of forensic data, providing a foundation for laboratory work and data interpretation in forensic science. You will gain practical experience in laboratory techniques, with an emphasis on the importance of health and safety protocols in forensic environments. The module begins by exploring the role and types of physical evidence in forensic science, focusing on the classification of evidence into class an

UK Policing relies on information and intelligence. Intelligence underpins policing operations and contributes to police collaborations with other agencies. This raises issues about how information is collected, how it comes to form intelligence, ethics and the management of data. This module aims to develop your understanding of the role of information and intelligence within policing and how the police are obliged to collect, store, and manage intelligence appropriately. It will consider intel

In this module you'll explore these questions and study qualitative and quantitative research approaches. You'll explore philosophical underpinnings of social research, key considerations concerning research ethics and researcher reflexivity, a range of data collection methods and techniques for data analysis, and how social research can be evaluated.

You'll have the opportunity to plan and complete a practical work based experience related to your course. This will give you the chance to apply your theoretical subject knowledge to a professional setting, helping to develop your employability skills in preparation for your future career.

This module introduces you to the forensic process, with a focus on crime scene investigation. You will take part in virtual, simulated and staged crime scenes where you will learn essential topics such as crime scene documentation, packaging and labelling of evidence. The module includes a variety of practical sessions where you will apply forensic techniques, including presumptive tests, microscopy, fingerprinting, drug analysis, forensic entomology, and bloodstain pattern analysis. You will a

You'll study the history of police and policing in England and Wales and critically consider different styles and approaches to policing, with particular reference to globalisation and police legitimacy. You'll further explore these issues by discussing approaches in other countries, cross-border and international policing.

You'll explore the nature, variety and extent of violent crime and its prevention (for example terrorism, homicide, work-placed bullying, and stalking). You'll demonstrate your knowledge of theoretical explanations for violent crime and violence prevention methods.

This module explores the strategies of crime reduction and prevention. You'll explore a range of different reduction responses and investigate the evidence regarding their effectiveness in different situations. You'll also consider explanations for the different ways that society responds to crime, setting these in a social, political and theoretical context.

You'll explore two aspects of organised crime. Firstly, you'll study white-collar, financial crimes and the damaging impact that they can have on the economy of a country. Secondly you'll examine how organised crime can drive people trafficking and trading of drugs and illegal arms, which enables 'rogue' states to wage war on their own people. Finally you'll explore how both kinds of crime relate to your own life.

This module introduces you to response policing and its effectiveness in contemporary policing. Response policing often leads to further investigation. It is frequently required when the public first contact the police for assistance. Calls can be challenging; from a person in mental health crisis to a major incident. This module draws upon interoperability and joint working relationships with other emergency services and partner agencies. It develops understanding of key social, political and s

This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the policing of roads in England and Wales. It will explain the core function of the police service using the 3 Es of roads policing: 'Education, Engineering and Enforcement'. It will cover the key road traffic legislation and policies relating to the use of vehicles, as well consider the use of vehicles in connection with crime and anti-social behaviour. The use of problem-solving model will be explored, alongside national strategies and

You'll research a topic of your choice in depth, giving you the opportunity to develop your own research interests. Drawing on the area you have chosen to study, you'll engage with issues of project design and research methods. You'll discuss your project proposal in a presentation and produce a dissertation about your research topic. Throughout you will be supported by one-to-one supervision.

You'll explore modern police investigation practice in relation to serious crime, including the contribution of forensic science, offender profiling, surveillance data and new technologies. You'll consider how current research into serious crime, such as homicide, terrorism and sexual offences, informs practice and police decision making, as well as how investigations and major enquiry management have become increasingly professionalised.

The relationship between the forensic scientist and the justice system will be explored with a view to addressing aspects of criminal and civil law. Aspects of presentation of evidence as well as the role and responsibility of the expert witness will also be explored. The requirements of quality systems will be considered within context of presenting robust evidence; as well as the considerations of ethical practice. Quality Assurance procedures and importance of standard operating procedures in

This module offers you the opportunity to explore key contemporary challenges to the nature and practice of policing and security. You'll be enabled to consider the impact of social change on policing in a variety of ways including, for example: policing of new and emerging crimes; the impact of technological developments on the commission and investigation of crime; policing within the context of globalisation, marketisation, managerialism, risk and multi-culturalism; and threats to national an

In this module you'll be supported to develop your knowledge of the relationship between mental illness and criminal activity. You'll explore a range of mental illnesses and disorders as a cause of offending and have the opportunity to consider the links between theory and practice.

You'll be encouraged to critically consider contemporary and newly emerging issues and debates within criminology. You'll be introduced to the field of comparative criminology by exploring key criminological problems in England and Wales within the context of historical and international comparisons of crime patterns and trends, criminal justice policy, practice and theoretical developments. Example topics include prostitution, the illegal trade in endangered species, management of sex offenders

This module studies the key approaches, concepts and issues within the field of forensic psychology through a series of lectures and online facilities. You'll explore a range of psychological explanations for criminal activity relating to two main themes. Firstly, you'll critically consider various research areas within forensic psychology including prison treatment programmes, eyewitness and expert testimony, investigative interviews, crime and mentally disordered offenders. Secondly, you'll st