Investigation and Detection (SECU0033)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Security and Crime Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: External students should email the department with a brief statement on why they want to take the module and places will be dependent on eligibility and capacity.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides students with an understanding of the processes and actors operating throughout the course of a criminal investigation from the crime scene itself, to the collection and analysis of evidence, its interpretation and eventual presentation in a courtroom. The various stages of the investigation and detection processes will be examined which will include an introduction to crime scene management methods; the influence of various criminological theories about offender behaviour how they relate to criminal investigations; knowledge concerning the production of intelligence and evidence by forensic science; an understanding of the influence of the law and the courts. This module offers lectures from various experts and professionals with specialisms in particular aspects of the investigation and detection of crime. Our visiting lecturers bring casework experience to complement the theoretical underpinnings of the module themes.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 46
Module leader: Mr Mark Amaral
Who to contact for more information: scs-teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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