Criminal Justice

In this module you will develop the ability to extract relevant information from a literature survey. You will have the opportunity analyse results then present in a formal manner showing your skills in working independently.

This module aims to develop your ability to critically understand the wider criminal justice system at a conceptual and operational level, incorporating UK and international perspectives. Starting with the police, the module will move through the criminal justice system, identifying and critically evaluating key issues and debates. 

The module is designed for you to understand the nature of the scientific method and the techniques in social science research as applied to the collection analysis and interpretation of social and management data. Your project will develop as the module progresses and you will use relevant information from the module to justify the methodology of your case study.

This module helps you learn and apply qualitative and quantitative research techniques, differentiating between method and methodology while evaluating research quality and validity. You'll get a theoretical framework upon which to base both empirical and practical approaches to research.

The purpose of this module is to develop your understanding of factors that influence decision making in relation to prioritisation and organisational models to assist in making decisions more informed. It will explore the principles for organisational development models and how they can be used to influence informed thinking and decision making.

The module introduces Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) in investigations and research. You'll learn how to use the internet as a valuable investigative tool and to operate in an online world. You'll study computer security, legislation and ethics, and online footprints.

This module aims to introduce you to the substantive doctrine, values, and policies of international criminal law. It does so at a postgraduate level of analysis, which requires sustained critical analysis and independent research.

This module covers domestic and sexual abuse. It also provide you with an evidence-based foundation in which to think critically about criminal justice. Review multi-agency responses towards safeguarding and abuse, especially towards marginalised and vulnerable groups. You will assess and debate key research about providing victims access to justice and support. You'll learn skills to communicate complex information about domestic and sexual abuse.

This module covers safeguarding within different types of abuse. It provides you with an evidence-based foundation to think critically about criminal justice. Review multi-agency responses towards safeguarding and abuse, especially towards groups identified as ‘vulnerable’. You will assess and debate key research. Identify what works in criminal justice and explore areas that need development. You'll learn skills to communicate complex information about safeguarding and abuse 

This module analyses how various forms of extremism are influenced by different motivations, focusing on the role of faith in radicalisation. It evaluates implications for counter-terrorism methods and organisational leadership. Exploring ways to prevent youth radicalisation, it aims to enhance your grasp of challenges and their ability to develop and implement solutions.

This module will enable the practitioner-researcher to gain a wider understanding of criminal justice research in light of current theories and innovative praxis, enabling a development of their professional skills to the highest standard. The module aims to provide resources and tools as well as a forum for the professional practitioner to engage in critical and purposive reflection, analysis and inquiry of criminal justice research. The module content will be participant -led as individual participants work with peers to evaluate and justify their selection of supporting evidence and to justify their choice of professional doctorate project. The dissertation will respond to a clearly identified research question, enabling the dissertation itself to make an original contribution to applied and/or theoretical knowledge of a standard meriting publication.

This module will guide you to make a substantial original contribution to criminal justice knowledge through a significant written work. It cultivates your reflective practice and applied research skills. You'll develop and present an approved research topic supervised by academic and professional experts.