CIP introduction

Criminology in the
Professions

Integrating theory and practice
 Bridge the gaps between academic
knowledge/theory, professional practice
and employability skills.
 You will apply methodological skills in
order to study and reflect on professional
practice within the criminal justice system
and related agencies.
 Includes theoretical contributions from
academic staff coupled with examples of
practice from practitioners.
 Lots of opportunities: Alumni evening;
research; volunteering; career planning.

Module ethos:
 The module encourages you to:
 Situate yourself within the discipline of
criminology, rather than being external to
it.
 Reflect on your own 'cultural capital' and
considering how this might be made to
match and facilitate your future
aspirations beyond university.
 Find out about opportunities within
and beyond the curriculum that might
enhance your current competences,
 Theoretically reflect on your aspirations
and plans beyond university.

Student as producer:
 The module reflects the 'student as
producer' ethos which aims to make
students part of the academic project of
the university.
 You will be encouraged to take academic
control of some aspects of the module.
 You also may get the opportunity to
participate in a number of small research
projects related to this module

Warning!

 Your attendance and participation is
crucial for this module, and will be
reflected in your assessment marks.
This will be monitored and registers
will be taken in both seminars and
lectures.
 Ultimately you should approach this
module in the same way as you would in
the case of employment.

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