SS7012 - Security, Policy and Society (2023/24)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2023/24 | ||||||||||
| Module title | Security, Policy and Society | ||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||
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| Running in 2023/24(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module aims to ensure that students have an understanding of the theoretical and philosophical contexts within which security, policing and community safety are constructed
This is a core module for the Dprof Crime, Policy and Security.
Prior learning requirements
N/A
Syllabus
- Introduction to the relationship between Security, Sector institutions and society. (1+2)
- Theoretical perspectives relating to contemporary policing and community safety. (1+2)
- Economic, social and political influences impacting military security in the contemporary context (3+4)
- Contemporary concerns within a national and international context (3+4)
- The Role of Community in Advancing Security (3+4)
- Innovations in security, policing and community safety (3+4)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
This module is delivered through a blended learning module that will include one intensive three-day block, supported by three peer and tutor lead online seminars throughout the semester and additional individual tutorial times for each student
Students will be required to prepare for lectures by reading the core texts and complete online activities prior to the block teaching and seminar sessions including leading part of one of the seminars.
In addition to this, students are expected to engage in independent study to prepare for and write their assignments, though tutorial space will be made available to feedback on and assignment plans. Students are encouraged to collaboratively develop case studies from their own profession which can be used within the seminars as the basis for discussion and peer review. The teaching methods will include group work, lectures, guest lectures, workshops, and appraisal of audio-visual material. Recommended reading will be available to support each session. Additional electronic material and useful websites will be made available via Weblearn
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to demonstrate:
- Critical awareness of the relationship between society and the security sector.
- Identification of the methods and structures of governance and accountability
- Understanding and appraisal of different models and style of policing and security within changing society
- Critical understanding of the role that the community can play in advancing security.
Assessment strategy
This module will be assessed by a 4500-word essay that will enable students to show a critical awareness of the relations between security institutions and society and of policing strategies and theoretical debates in relation to the wider political, socio-cultural and economic contexts.
Students will also conduct a formative assignment such as one-page case-study