The aim of this course is to provide professional people with detailed knowledge and understanding of the key social theories and debates surrounding issues in community safety. Topics such as racism, violence and victimization are analysed and assessed, while the application of social, political and criminological theories are examined in depth. The degree also introduces research skills to evaluate the effectiveness of community safety initiatives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- First or Second Class Honour Degree or
- Equivalent Professional Qualification
The University of Leicester will give special consideration to applications from people with significant work experience or knowledge in these areas, applicants are required to undertake a short assessment.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course consists of six core modules, all of which must be successfully completed to attain the Postgraduate Diploma in Community Safety. To achieve your MSc degree, you must also pass the dissertation.
COURSE MODULES
- ISSUES IN COMMUNITY SAFETY
Provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the key social theories and debates surrounding issues in community safety, examined through a number of contemporary debates and case studies focusing on the growth of community-based action on crime and 'quality of life' issues.
- SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORIES OF ORDER
Focuses on theoretical contributions to the study of policing and crime prevention, and the ways these have been utilized to explain historical and more recent instances of social disorder and unrest.
- RESEARCH METHODS IN COMMUNITY SAFETY
Provides students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of methodological issues in the study of community safety.
- THE PRACTICE AND FUTURE OF COMMUNITY SAFETY
Investigates the practice and future developments in the field of community safety, including the evaluation and prospects of crime prevention strategies.
Provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of the key debates about the developments and problems concerning policing and the control of social divisions.
Explores issues concerning crime, order and society through a consideration of criminological theories and how these may be used in the prevention of crime and disorder.
The final stage towards you MSc degree is the completion of a dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words. Its aim is to enable you to undertake research into subject of your own choosing, as you apply the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills you have gained throughout the course.
The course has been prepared by lecturers who are at the forefront of research in this field. Subject information is updated regularly to keep abreast of this fast changing subject area, and the very latest distance teaching techniques are geared to providing an intellectually stimulating, enjoyable and enriching learning experience.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
The course is based on continuous assessment, with each of the six study modules comprising a written paper of not more than 4,000 words. Having passed the six modules, you will then be eligible for Postgraduate Diploma in Community Safety.
Each module lasts 12 weeks, 3 weeks of which are set aside for you to write your assignment. You will have approximately five months to complete your dissertation. Upon passing the dissertation, you will be awarded the MSc degree.
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