Outline of the Course
Year One of the course comprises three formal teaching blocks, each of two weeks duration. The first block is held usually around Easter with the second and third blocks in July and September.
Year Two is designed for students who have completed Year One to the required standard and requires another year of part-time study including three further blocks in Cambridge (again normally around Easter and in July and September), and the submission of a supervised thesis. They include lectures and seminars, case studies, practical exercises and project work. Individual study is also necessary, including essays to be undertaken between the teaching blocks. All students have individual supervisions with Cambridge academic staff to discuss their work as it progresses.
Students can discuss their work with their supervisor throughout the courses; their supervisor will provide feedback on assessed essays as well as support during the teaching blocks. For each study block essential reading is provided as well as instruction in online searching for academic materials.
How are the Courses Assessed?
Year One |
Students are required to write three essays of 3,000 words each. |
Year Two |
This requires one further 3,000 word essay, a 4,000 word research proposal and an 18,000 word thesis. There is also an assessed oral presentation. The marks from the Year One essays will be carried forward and credited towards the Master's degree. |
Curriculum Plan |
50 Key Concepts In Evidence-Based Policing |