Programme Specification
PgCert Youth Justice
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | PgCert Youth Justice | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | SOC-PC-YJ | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100484 - Criminology - 100 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 60 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Social Sciences, Education and Social Work |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Criminology (2014) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
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Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
The PG Cert Youth Justice aims to explore the interface between social justice, criminal justice and children’s rights - The course has been designed with a view towards encouraging students to consider the interface between social justice, criminal justice and children’s rights. The connections between criminal justice policies and practices and social policies and practices will be critically explored.
Interdisciplinary teaching and learning - The course has been constructed to ensure students receive a grounding in the field of youth justice, but are also given some scope to choose from the range of optional modules across the various schools. All students will undertake two core introductory modules, which will be taught collaboratively by colleagues from across the four schools. This will enable students to understand the place of their named qualification within the broader field and enable them to consider a range of other perspectives.
Blended learning – In order to make the course accessible to those across the island of Ireland (and beyond), a blended learning approach has been adopted. This will include a mixture of face-to-face and online learning as well as short condensed modules (e.g. running over a weekend). We anticipate the blend may evolve over time in response to student evaluations and the choices they make between modules delivered in different ways.
Building Capacity - The PG Cert in Youth Justice will equip graduates with a range of knowledge and skills of direct relevance to work in areas including youth justice, youth and community work, criminal justice, public policy and research. For participants already employed in these areas, the programme will build on existing skills and knowledge and enhance capacity.
In particular, the programme aims to:
Critically examine the construction and representation of ‘youth’ and youth offending (in legal, media, political and popular discourses);
Raise student awareness of contemporary youth issues and the complexity of the lives of children and young people in conflict with the law;
Highlight the links between criminal justice and social justice;
Provide students with an advanced understanding of theories relating to the study of youth and youth offending;
Encourage students to critically analyse policy responses to contemporary youth issues;
Provide students with an understanding of the social and historical development of responses to youth offending;
Enable students to critically appraise criminal justice responses to children and young people in conflict with the law;
Enable students to access and apply relevant international standards to child and youth policy and practice;
Inform students of the ethical and practical issues in carrying out research with children and young people.
Interdisciplinary teaching and learning - The course has been constructed to ensure students receive a grounding in the field of youth justice, but are also given some scope to choose from the range of optional modules across the various schools. All students will undertake two core introductory modules, which will be taught collaboratively by colleagues from across the four schools. This will enable students on all Improving Children’s Lives routes to understand the place of their named qualification within the broader field and enable them to consider a range of other perspectives.
Blended learning – In order to make the course accessible to those across the island of Ireland (and beyond), a blended learning approach has been adopted. This will include a mixture of face-to-face and online learning as well as short condensed modules (e.g. running over a weekend). We anticipate the blend may evolve over time in response to student evaluations and the choices they make between modules delivered in different ways.
Building Capacity - The PG Cert in Youth Justice will equip graduates with a range of knowledge and skills of direct relevance to work in areas including youth justice, youth and community work, criminal justice, public policy and research. For participants already employed in these areas, the programme will build on existing skills and knowledge and enhance capacity.
In particular, the programme aims to:
Critically examine the construction and representation of ‘youth’ and youth offending (in legal, media, political and popular discourses);
Raise student awareness of contemporary youth issues and the complexity of the lives of children and young people in conflict with the law;
Highlight the links between criminal justice and social justice;
Provide students with an advanced understanding of theories relating to the study of youth and youth offending;
Encourage students to critically analyse policy responses to contemporary youth issues;
Provide students with an understanding of the social and historical development of responses to youth offending;
Enable students to critically appraise criminal justice responses to children and young people in conflict with the law;
Enable students to access and apply relevant international standards to youth justice policy and practice;
Inform students of the ethical and practical issues in carrying out research with children and young people.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Reflect on the relationship between representations and theorisations of youth/youth crime, and responses to young people. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The interdisciplinary aspect of course delivery encourages students to consider a range of perspectives in order to critically engage with the subject. Methods of Assessment Module assignments enable students to engage in detail with specific examples of literature and disciplines, and to discuss their own specialism in greater depth. |
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Consider how theory and research can inform policy and practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The interdisciplinary aspect of course delivery encourages students to consider a range of perspectives in order to critically engage with the subject. Methods of Assessment Module assignments enable students to engage in detail with specific examples of literature and disciplines, and to discuss their own specialism in greater depth. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Communicate effectively with peers and engage in informed dialogue and debate. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The modules ensure students build their confidence in relation to analysing and applying research in practice. Methods of Assessment The multi-modal format of course delivery and assessment enables students to develop a range of skills. |
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Evaluate arguments and evidence in order to make informed judgments. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The modules ensure students build their confidence in relation to analysing and applying research in practice. Methods of Assessment The multi-modal format of course delivery and assessment enables students to develop a range of skills. |
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Use a range of resources electronic/ computer-based resources including: databases, blogs, discussion forums etc. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The modules ensure students build their confidence in relation to analysing and applying research in practice. Methods of Assessment The multi-modal format of course delivery and assessment enables students to develop a range of skills. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories and debates in the study of ‘youth’. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including seminars, workshops, lectures, intensive whole day workshops and online discussion and support. The programme also includes opportunities for students to work across disciplines for some modules and thus explore a range of perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assignments cover a range of tasks including: |
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Appraise differential criminal justice responses to children in conflict with the law. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including seminars, workshops, lectures, intensive whole day workshops and online discussion and support. The programme also includes opportunities for students to work across disciplines for some modules and thus explore a range of perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assignments cover a range of tasks including: |
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Analyse youth justice policy and practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including seminars, workshops, lectures, intensive whole day workshops and online discussion and support. The programme also includes opportunities for students to work across disciplines for some modules and thus explore a range of perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assignments cover a range of tasks including: |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of explanations of youth crime and criminalisation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including seminars, workshops, lectures, intensive whole day workshops and online discussion and support. The programme also includes opportunities for students to work across disciplines for some modules and thus explore a range of perspectives. Methods of Assessment Assignments cover a range of tasks including: |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate an understanding of youth justice theory and practice and an awareness of current issues in the field. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students' subject-specific skills are developed through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, group-work and online discussions. Methods of Assessment Assessment is made using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written work. |
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Raise critical questions about criminal justice responses to children and young people. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students' subject-specific skills are developed through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, group-work and online discussions. Methods of Assessment Assessment is made using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written work. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Perspectives on Childhood and Youth | SOC9047 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Youth Justice and Desistance | SOC9070 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Youth Justice: Theory, Law and Practice | SOC9045 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Youth and Social Justice | SOC9044 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Foundations of Children's Rights | EDU7219 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Childhood and Youth Research in Practice | EDU7217 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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