For Current Students

Modules are taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars. For each module students receive a module guide which sets out the teaching schedule for the module as well as key readings, weekly lecture topics and tutorial activities. The module guide is given to you at the first class and it is also available on the KLE where you can access the electronic copy of the handbook at any time.  Each module is individually designed by the module leaders and consequently modules vary in terms of scheduled activities and assessments.  Preparation for tutorials and lectures is essential. You will be expected to participate in class discussion and to make oral presentations.

All module information, handbooks and course materials are on the KLE: you can log on here. Through the KLE spaces for their Criminology modules students can access readings available electronically and participate in a range of activities designed by the module leaders, such as online debates,  blogs,  breaking news relevant to the topic, opportunities to access recordings to lectures and online academic. policy and media resources relevant to the module.  Even though the KLE pages for your modules are a living document of the activities on the module it is advisable to keep all the documents relating to modules you are taking, so that you may refer to them or revise from them when necessary. You must also keep a hard copy of all your assessed work.

Attendance at workshops, seminars and tutorials is compulsory. You should inform the office if you are unable to attend. You may be asked to produce a medical note in case of sickness. If you are having problems with your course you should consult with your personal tutor or speak to someone in the Student Support office as early as possible.  If you believe that extenuating circumstances have affected your academic performance you need to formally notify us by submitting an extenuating circumstances form as soon as these circumstances arise. Please contact the Criminology Office in the first instance for details

SSLC - Staff Student Liaison Committee –is a forum which allows elected representatives (StARs - Student Academic Representatives) a chance to voice any concerns or suggestions of which the Criminology Programme should be aware.  Please contact the School Office (Criminology Programme) for further information.

University Learning, Life and Conduct is governed by the University’s Academic Regulations.

Learning Support Provision

The details of your individually assigned Personal Tutor can be found via your e-Vision account. Your personal tutor is available to offer pastoral care and academic advice.

Student Support and Experience provides a blend of curriculum, co-curriculum and non-curriculum based support. They offer ideas and approaches to study and produce and develop a range of online resources working closely with academic schools to ensure that their activities map effectively onto the academic year and better relate to the student experience.