This module builds on Level 5 modules relating to research methods and skills and evidence based policing provide an opportunity for students to carry out an in-depth study of a topic or issue based in, or closely allied to Policing by independent study. The module will continue to develop students skills in the role of research in Policing and examine some of the main theories and methodologies used in social science and develop an understanding of the application of theory and methodology to research practice.

The student will then develop their ability to understand and define clearly a problem or area for further study. The students will develop the ability to extract relevant material from an in depth literature review using primary and secondary sources and to design and undertake an original investigation using acceptable research methodologies. Finally, the student will critically analyse and interpret results, to present a coherent and critical account of the work developing time management skills and achieving a measure of independence, demonstrating proficiency in academic writing/referencing.

This module builds upon knowledge from the Level 4 module Information and Intelligence and aims to enable students to understand and identify legislative, ethical and professional considerations and demonstrate the application (through a case study) of the highly technical skills required when conducting digital crime investigation evaluating the relevant legislation, national policy and specialist support structures available to investigators and the support of vulnerable victims and witnesses. The student will also recognise and acknowledge community and business considerations when conducting digital crime investigations whilst keeping a balanced, professional and objective approach. Elements of the Module will be taught in a computer laboratory allowing for a  real world experience of examining digital evidence and intelligence.   

Students will review a crime scene in the Virtual Reality immersive cave, to assess initial actions and evidence gathering from a crime scene. A visit to Chester Crown Court for sentencing of offences connected to the use of digital technology will assist in understanding of the role of digital evidence in criminal investigations.

This module builds on teaching delivered at Level 4 and Level 5 modules relating to police investigations and safeguarding. The module will provide students with knowledge of serious and organised crime, and the investigation of serious and complex crime and multi-agency working in the context of protecting vulnerable children and adults. The module focuses on all aspects of public protection and how police and agency partners manage investigations to reduce the risks to individuals and communities. The student will learn about the identification and mitigation of risk and the planning and delivery of interventions to tackle dangerous offenders to protect the public.

Students will assume the role of detective to investigate a serious incident provided by way of a case study. Learning will be supported by a range of practical activities such as workshops, role play, and the use of the Hydra Immersive Learning Suite, which allows the student to develop their decision making, teamwork and construction of investigative strategies.

Students to gain knowledge to enable them to critically articulate key theories in relation to leadership and management skills and to evaluate and analyse how these skills are applied to policing leadership in the United Kingdom. Students will apply theories around teamwork, motivation, change management, toxic leadership including power and conformity and be able to articulate how these effect police leadership. In addition, the student will be able to discuss issues which arguably effect successful leadership including the media. austerity, force structure and criminological aspects.

Students will be able to articulate the professional importance of self-evaluation, self-improvement and reflective practice, as they take part in an immersive tabletop leadership scenario as they take on the role as a match commander at a large sporting event.

Students will apply their knowledge to complete a 4000-word written assignment about the skills and qualities required to be successful in police leadership.