Programme Specification Date amended: May 2006

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1 Programme Specification Template Programme Specification Date amended: May Programme Title(s) and UCAS code(s): BA (Hons) Security and Risk Management 2. Awarding body or institution: University of Leicester 3. Typical entry requirements: To be eligible to undertake the BA (Hons) Security and Risk Management, students will have successfully completed HE Level 1 and HE Level 2 of the University of Leicester Foundation Degree in Security and Risk Management. Entry requirements for the programme as a whole are flexible but the applicant will normally possess - 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above; or equivalent; - or NVQ Level 2; GNVQ Level 2 plus; Access award - Previous experience within the security industry or public order sector (police and armed forces etc) - FEC introductory courses (Level 2) will be recognized as contributing to the above. Entry is open to both UK and overseas students. The latter must demonstrate their proficiency in English by achieving either a minimum score of 580 in the Princeton Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 6.5 overall from the English Language Testing Service (ELTS). 4. Programme aims: The BA (Hons) Security and Risk Management programme aims to: - integrate academic knowledge and understanding with, and support the development of, vocational skills and competencies in respect of both existing security practitioners and new entrants to the security industry; - develop students knowledge and understanding of the core issues and concepts associated with security and risk management at a local, national and global level (drawing from the criminological, sociological, political, legal and managerial literature); - enable students to critically apply their knowledge, understanding and experience to their own work environment and to new situations and opportunities; - provide students with the knowledge and capacity to use both qualitative and quantitative methods of social sciences research and investigation; - encourage students to develop a range of transferable skills in the contexts of security and risk management; - enable students to plan and pursue their continuing professional development through progression to post-graduate or industry-related programmes.

2 Programme Specification Template 5. Reference points used to inform the programme specification: HEFCE Foundation Degree prospectus QAA Foundation Degree Benchmark Statements QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications University of Leicester Learning and Teaching Strategy

3 Programme Specification Template 6. Programme Outcomes: Intended Learning Teaching and Learning How Demonstrated? Outcomes Methods (a) Discipline specific knowledge and competencies Demonstrate mastery of a broad and detailed body of theory, methods and substantive analysis in relation to the organisational, national and global management of security and risk Recognise key concepts associated with security and risk management and be capable of applying knowledge and understanding in workplace situations and to new contexts and environments. Demonstrate recognition of the main qualitative and quantitative social science research methods and be capable of utilising them in the management of risk and security at an organisational level. (i) Mastery of an appropriate body of knowledge Study schools Consultations Tutorials Private study groups on Blackboard Essays, dissertations, portfolio, seminar presentations in a VLE, peer evaluation, assessed coursework, problem solving exercises. (ii) Understanding and application of key concepts and techniques Study schools Consultations Tutorials Private study groups on Blackboard Ability to analyse key theoretical approaches in the management of risk and security and evaluate their appropriateness in solving problems in this field. Ability to analyse key issues in the use of qualitative and quantitative social science research methods and be capable of utilising them in the management of risk and security in the workplace. Present knowledge and arguments in a clear and concise way in a variety of written formats including the use of VLE. Ability to assess the appropriateness of the evidence and the methods used in studies relating to security and risk management, their value and their limitations. Ability to read, analyse and reflect critically and contextually on material related to security and risk management. dissertations, portfolio, seminar presentations in a VLE, peer evaluation, assessed coursework, problem solving exercises. (iii) Critical analysis of key issues Study schools dissertations, portfolio, seminar Consultations presentations in a VLE, peer Tutorials evaluation, assessed coursework, problem solving exercises. Private study groups on Blackboard (iv) Clear and concise presentation of material Feedback on coursework, written contributions to seminars, consultations (v) Critical appraisal of evidence with appropriate insight Directed reading groups Reflexive work-based application and practice (vi) Other discipline specific competencies Essays, dissertations, portfolios, seminar presentations (via VLE), contributions to online discussions, problem solving exercises. Portfolio, essays, research proposals, dissertations, seminar presentations (via VLE), contributions to online discussions

4 Intended Learning Outcomes Design, research and present a sustained and independently conceived piece of work relating to security and risk management. Demonstrate clarity, fluency and coherence of problems associated with security and risk management Teaching and Learning Methods Supervised, independent research Study School (b) Transferable skills (i) Oral communication Problem solving exercises and seminar during study schools Programme Specification Template How Demonstrated? Research proposals, dissertations Throughout participation in induction days and study schools, but not formally assessed Develop and sustain arguments relating to security and risk management in a variety of written forms Demonstrate clarity, fluency and coherence in written expression of ideas relating to security and risk management Use of IT to support studies effectively including competence in aspects of VLEs, use of IT in word processing, use of IT in presentations, use of the internet and specialist packages in data analysis (ii) Written communication, distance learning materials, feedback, essay writing, participation in discussion boards (iii) Information technology Tutorials, distance learning materials, independent research dissertations, portfolios, presentation of work via VLE dissertations, portfolios, presentation of work via, and participation in VLEs Ability to analyse, interpret and present relevant data using statistical and graphical techniques Ability to form teams and work together in groups To jointly explore issues associated with security and risk management (iv) Numeracy, study schools, resource-based learning (v) Team working Virtual seminars, discussion boards, study schools Essays, portfolios, dissertations Presentation via VLE To recognise the value of working closely with others Ability to address and analyse theoretical, methodological and empirical problems posed by literature and practice relating to security and risk management Ability to identify, recognise, analyse and handle information relating to security and risk management (vi) Problem solving, discussion boards, tutorials, workbased application (vii) Information handling, directed reading, independent research, discussion boards (viii) Skills for lifelong learning portfolios, dissertations, presentation via VLE dissertations, presentation via VLE

5 Intended Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a capacity for the acquisition of complex knowledge and skills that are put to the use of competent professional practice Demonstrate an awareness of the need for continuing professional development Teaching and Learning Methods Tutorials, discussion boards, workplace application and practice Programme Specification Template How Demonstrated? Successful completion of all coursework assignments, including a personal development plan 7. Special features: The BA (Hons) Security and Risk Management is only available to students who have successfully completed the University of Leicester Foundation Degree in Security and Risk Management. It will provide a platform for students who wish to progress to the MSc in Security and Risk Management, or continuous professional development. The programme will be offered through distance learning, on a flexible basis. The maximum registration period will be four years, but we would expect most students to complete in two to three years. There may be a break between students completing the Foundation Degree and commencing the final year for the BA. In these circumstances, the maximum period for this break would be three years. The BA (Hons) will make significant use of innovative e-learning technologies for both learning and teaching purposes and student assessment. 8. Indications of programme quality Annual Programme Review External Examiner s reports Academic Audit University of Leicester Foundation Degree Monitoring Group Appendix 1: Outline of Programme Structure See programme regulations Appendix 2: Skills Matrix Appendix 3: Module Specifications

6 FOUNDATION DEGREE (Fd.A.) in SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (By Distance-Learning) LEVEL ONE MODULES Core Modules Credits INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY AND RISK 20 UNDERSTANDING RISK AND SECURITY 20 UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 20 SAFETY, SECURITY AND CRIME 20 CRIME PREVENTION 20 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY 20 Semester Total 120 LEVEL TWO MODULES Core Modules Credits INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS 20 RESEARCH DESIGN 20 SECURITY MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY 20 MANAGING SECURITY IN THE WORKPLACE 20 CRIME IN CONTEXT 20 DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR MANAGING SECURITY 20 Semester Total 120 BA SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT (By Distance Learning) The BA in Security and Risk Management is only available to students who have successfully completed the University of Leicester Foundation Degree in Security and Risk Management. The programme is offered by distance learning. It is expected that students will complete the part-time programme in two to three years, with a maximum period of registration of four years. The Foundation Degree consists of: HE Level 1: 120 credits HE Level 2: 120 credits The BA Security and Risk Management consists of 120 credits at HE Level 3: Credits RISK AND GLOBAL SECURITY 20 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES 20 CRIME AND ORGANISATIONS 20 RESEARCH METHODS 20 DISSERTATION MODULE 40 Total 120