BA Criminology (with a Year Abroad Option) Programme Specification 2023-24

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1	ACADEMIC QUALITY TEAM
2	Programme Specifications 2023-24
3	Revised February 2023
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6	Programme Title			BA Criminology (with a Year Abroad Option)
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8	This document applies to students who commenced the programme(s) in:			2023		Award type			BA
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10	What level is this qualification?			6		Length of programme			3 years
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12	Mode of study (Full / Part Time)			FT
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14	Will the programme use standard University semester dates?			Yes		For York Online programmes, will standard dates for such programmes be used?			N/A
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16	Awarding institution			University of York		Board of Studies for the programme			Sociology
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18	Lead department			Sociology		Other contributing departments			SPSW (School of Business and Society)
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20	Language of study and assessment			English		Language(s) of assessment			English
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22	Is this a campus-based or online programme?			campus
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24	Partner organisations
25	If there are any partner organisations involved in the delivery of the programme, please outline the nature of their involvement. You may wish to refer to the Policy on Collaborative Provision
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29	Reference points
30	Please state relevant reference points consulted in the design of this programme (for example, relevant documentation setting out PSRB requirements; the University's Frameworks for Programme Design (UG or PGT); QAA Subject Benchmark Statements; QAA Qualifications and Credit Frameworks).
31	QAA Criminology Subject Benchmark Statement; Framework for UG Programme Design.
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34	Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
35	Will this programme involve any exemptions from the University Policy and Procedures on Credit Transfer and the Recognition of Prior Learning? If so, please specify and give a rationale
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39	Exceptions to Regulations
40	Please detail any exceptions to University Award Regulations and Frameworks that need to be approved (or are already approved) for this programme. This should include any that have been approved for related programmes and should be extended to this programme.
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44	Internal Transfers
45	Please use the boxes below to specify if transfers into / out of the programme from / to other programmes within the University are possible by indicating yes or no and listing any restrictions. These boxes can also be used to highlight any common transfer routes which it would be useful for students to know.
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47		Transfers in:	Yes. Restrictions = meeting entry grades and availability of space on the desired programme. Transfer must be by end of Week 4			Transfers out:	Yes. Restrictions = availabity of space on the desired programme within Sociology or another Dept and meeting entry requirements.
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50	Statement of Purpose
51	Please briefly outline the overall aims of the programme. This should clarify to a prospective student why they should choose this programme, what it will provide to them and what benefits they will gain from completing it.
52	Criminology is the study of crime and deviance within society. York's Criminology programme provides students with a critical understanding of the social construction of crime and deviance, and the differing theoretical approaches and practical applications to key criminological issues, such as victimisation, the representations of crime and offenders, boundary breaking and criminal justice responses. The programme at York uniquely reflects the multidisciplinary nature and vitality of criminology, as it combines the strengths of the two departments of Sociology and Social Policy. As a Criminology student, you will learn about the role played by inequalities in crime and deviance; how criminal justice institutions function; and the complexity of tackling criminal activity. As a graduate of the programme, you will be prepared for a range of careers in and beyond the boundaries of the criminal justice system as a consequence of the embedding of specific skills such as critical thinking, evaluating and analysing the merits of criminological theory and research; developing a critical understanding of the principles of ethical research in criminology; and the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods skills; evaluating and analysing complex criminological problems. You will have the opportunity to develop important skills of team work, written and oral communications, computing and digital skills. Criminology graduates will be in a position to contribute in creative, ethical and robust ways to thinking about the study of crime and deviance, criminological theory, social and cultural transgressions as well as social justice and social policy outcomes and they will be equipped for a range of employment and career possibilities.
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63	If there are additional awards associated with the programme upon which students can register, please specify the Statement of Purpose for that programme. This will be most relevant for PGT programmes with exit awards that are also available as entry points. Use additional rows to include more than one additional award. Do not include years in industry / abroad (for which there are separate boxes).
64	Exit Award Title			Is the exit award also available as an entry point?	Outcomes: what will the student be able to do on exit with this award?			Specify the module diet that the student will need to complete to obtain this exit award
65	Certificate of Higher Education			Exit Award only	Students will have a basic understanding of the key aspects of criminology, achieving PLOs 1-3 and 5-6.			120 credits; at least 90 credits C-level.
66	Diploma of Higher Education			Exit Award only	Students will have a deeper understanding of criminology, achieving PLOs 1-2, 4 and to lesser extent 3, 5-6.			240 credits; at least 90 credits I-level.
67	Ordinary Degree			Exit Award only	Students will achieve all PLOs, with PLOs 3 and 4 to a lesser extent.			300 credits; at least 60 credits H-level over stages 2 and 3.
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69	Programme Learning Outcomes
70	What are the programme learning outcomes (PLOs) for the programme? (Normally a minimum of 6, maximum of 8). Taken together, these outcomes should capture the distinctive features of the programme and represent the outcomes that students progressively develop in the programme and achieve at graduation. PLOs should be worded to follow the stem 'Graduates will be able to...'
71	1	Interpret, explain and analyse offending behaviour through a critical understanding of criminological theory and criminal justice institutions, policies and practices.
72	2	Confront and analyse real-world social and crime-related problems via criminological debates and criminal justice institutions, agencies and policies to critically assess the complexity of societal transgressions.
73	3	Work creatively in teams by cooperating with others in a manner which is respectful of diverse views, values and the cultural position of others.
74	4	Design and undertake ethical criminological research projects which draw upon appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative skills to produce empirically rigorous analysis of social issues upon which future actions can be based.
75	5	Synthesise complex arguments about crime and deviance in order to challenge assumptions and misperceptions about offending behaviours and criminal justice system.
76	6	Critically communicate information and well-reasoned arguments in appropriate formats concerning matters of crime and deviance, using a range of media and digital technologies.
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78	Diverse entry routes
79	Detail how you would support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme. For example, disciplinary knowledge and conventions of the discipline, language skills, academic and writing skills, lab skills, academic integrity.
80	We support students from diverse entry routes to transition into the programme through support from personal academic supervisors who direct students to additional sources of advice and help over and above the academic skills embedded into the design of our undergraduate modules.
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89	Inclusion
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91	Please confirm by ticking the box on the right that the design, content and delivery of the programme will support students from all backgrounds to succeed. This refers to the University's duties under the Equality Act 2010. You may wish to refer to the optional Inclusive Learning self-assessment tools to support reflection on this issue.
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93	Employability
94	Please give a brief overview - no more than 5 sentences - of how the programmes helps develop students' employability. Your Faculty Employability Manager can help reflection on this issue. This statement will be used by Marketing as the basis for external content with respect to employability.
95	The programme helps students to develop excellent employability skills that they can utilise in a range of different future careers. Beginning in the first year and throughout the programme, students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and to work ethically, are equipped with opportunities to source and evaluate information, and to engage in personal reflection. Students are also given opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of key sociological issues, and to communicate complex ideas in a range of written and verbal formats that are also relevant for and used in the contemporary workplace.
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