1. Review the role of police in society and the criminal justice system
Learning, Reflection

2. Assess the strengths and weakness of different policing models in relation to crime/victimisation and the public
Knowledge and understanding, Problem Solving, Reflection

3. Understand theories and concepts of vulnerability, being a victim and the impact on individuals
Enquiry, Reflection

4. Demonstrate understanding of early intervention and its impact on preventing offending and re-offending. Knowledge and understanding

1. In the essay the learner will critically discuss a specific policing model and within this consider the victim, offender and society. The essay will assess learning outcomes 2 and 4.

2. The reflective diary will allow the student to critically review the constitutional role of police in contemporary society and the wider criminal justice system. Students will show understanding of the topic and ability to critically consider how this could be viewed within the concepts of relevant sociological and criminological theory. This assessment will address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3

This module enhances the learners understanding of criminology and crime prevention. It allows them to consider concepts and theories associated with vulnerability, risk, victim and offender.

This module incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Curriculum for the following areas:
Criminology & Crime Prevention
1.1 to 5.4 inclusive
Vulnerability & Risk
1.1 to 3.2 inclusive
Public Protection
1.1 to 1.7 and 3.1 to 3.2

Appendix 1 details all the learning and indicative content covered in this module.

The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
• Critically review the constitutional role of the police in contemporary society and the wider criminal justice system
• Explore crime prevention theories and strategies
• Assess the strengths and weakness of different policing models in relation to crime/victimisation and the public including evidenced based policing.
• Evaluate the benefits that a greater understanding of sociology and criminology can have on operational policing and decision making with reference to specific initiatives.
• Understand concepts and theories of victims and offenders
• Explain the psychological impact of abuse on victims
• Explain how personal attitudes, values and biases can impact on a public protection investigation

This module is spread across the whole of the first year. Learning will be based around students committing a total of 150 hours, split between 30 hours of direct contact with a tutor; 5 hours of critical discussions and 115 hours of guided independent study. In the lectures’ students will be introduced to general concepts and theories. Tutorials will be linked to the lecture and involve subjects for discussion and case studies. The purpose of the smaller group sessions is to help students assess their understanding of a topic and to develop their analytical skills.


Formative assessment will include feedback during class discussions and relating to summative assessment 1 and 2.

Blackboard VLE
University library and associated online learning materials.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software.