Students will produce a 15 minute presentation about the organisation in which they did their work experience for and show their knowledge about the organisation and apply theories learnt on the module. Students will reflect on their experience of working in the organisation and identify the knowledge, skills and experience gained (LOs 1-4).

The module will explore the nature of organisations within the criminal justice sector looking in to how they operate and experiencing what it is like to work within them. The module will explore the characteristics, skills and abilities of those who work within the sector and get you to reflect on your own qualities against these. It will explore some of the challenges they face and how they overcome these; getting you to start thinking critically about problems and develop your problem solving skills.

This module is designed to enhance employability of students by giving them real world industry experience. In addition to the placement experience and skills development. The assignments are designed to further enhance transferable skills related to employability; communication, public speaking, professionalism, organisation, digital literacy, critical thinking, self-awareness and reflective practice.

1. Understand the structure, functions, and role within the criminal and social justice sector organisations

University Learning Outcome: Knowledge and understanding, Learning

2. Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios within criminal and social justice organisations.

University Learning Outcome: Application, Knowledge and understanding

3. Understand the day-to-day operations and challenges faced by criminal and social justice organizations.

University Learning Outcome: Knowledge and understanding, Learning

4. Reflect on work experiences to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement

University Learning Outcome: Reflection

Contact hours for lectures/tutorials.
Lectures and workshops introducing the information and developing discussion regarding the course material.
Tutorials will aide learning by developing critical analysis and provide assessment support. Opportunities for case study explorations and role play practical exercises will be integrated where possible.
Non-contact time will involve extensive reading of the course material with a view to developing knowledge from recommended reading material to prepare for assignments.

VLE
Lecture and tutorial room equipped with means to fulfil the teaching strategies

Mullins, L. and Rees, G. (2023) Management and Organisational Behaviour. 13th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education, Limited.

Ul Hassan Shah, W. and Sarfraz, M. (2024) Organizational Culture: Cultural Change and Technology. IntechOpen. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.111316.

The module will explore the nature of organisations within the criminal justice sector looking in to how they operate and experiencing what it is like to work within them. The module will explore the characteristics, skills and abilities of those who work within the sector.