Prof Jane Monckton-Smith
My research into crime can change things in the real world, and I bring those results to the classroom….
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Master real-world investigation techniques
The crime scene house and car provide opportunities for realistic training where students stage and investigate mock crime scenes. Develop your essential evidence collection and crime scene processing skills in these dedicated facilities.
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Together with our partners at Gloucestershire Constabulary, we support students who wish to apply to become a Special Constable alongside their studies. We offer support through the recruitment process and flexibility to meet the training requirements of the constabulary.
All students on the course will participate in the investigation of real cases as part of the compulsory modules. This is in effect a placement as it is real-world work experience that is not offered as part of a degree programme anywhere else.
The Student Futures Team are well connected to industry and have placement opportunities for students wishing to volunteer and develop skills to increase their employability upon graduation.
You’ll visit police control rooms where 999 and 101 calls from the public are handled and officers are dispatched to calls on the radio – the starting point of many criminal investigations.
You’ll visit police custody and Crown Court, meeting our resident judge and watching ongoing criminal proceedings taking place.
Students are able to immerse themselves in the real-world and meet practitioners in policing and criminal justice. This helps to reinforce and consolidate learning as well provide insight into potential future careers.
At your own cost you can opt to participate in our foreign field trip to Bosnia Herzegovina where you learn about conflict, post-conflict society, genocide, sexual offences by persons in a position of trust, and much more.
You have guest lecturers who are practitioners in their fields, including police leaders, detectives, and experts in specialist fields such as domestic homicide, safeguarding and disaster victim identification.
Our immersive practical simulations are a great way to work in groups and really understand what you are learning. These are conducted in each year of your study on multiple modules and makes up a large portion of our approach to your learning journey.
We run large-scale multiagency major incident simulations across multiple courses supported by practitioners from industry annually.
You’re able to connect with and study alongside students from different social science disciplines such as criminology, sociology and policing. Having discussions incorporating multiple perspectives enhances your learning journey and encourages critical thinking.
You’ll be taught by academics with extensive professional and research experience in policing, criminology, and criminal investigation. Our lecturers include former detectives and specialist officers with first-hand insights from investigating serious crime. Others are active researchers leading work on domestic abuse, homicide prevention, wildlife crime, and digital technologies.
Their expertise spans immersive crime scene simulation, forensic casework, and multiagency working, giving you the chance to learn from a variety of perspectives.
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Based at Francis Close Hall, the crime house and gardens are used for many of our immersive practical simulations. It simulates a real home where a crime has occurred, or can adapt to fit the crime location as needed.
Our crime car makes an appearance in some incidents too. You’ll use it to look at forensic crime scene investigation, identify key lines of enquiry and ultimately solve complex criminal cases.
We have access to the Moot Court at Oxtalls campus. The space is perfect for allowing students to understand court proceedings and how an investigation is presented in a court.
Student life at UoG goes beyond your course – it’s a chance to connect, explore new interests and make the most of your time here.
The Students’ Union offers a wide mix of clubs and societies. Tech-focused options include Gaming & Esports, Machine Learning and Nintendo, while those with a business mindset can get involved in the Marketing Society, Design or Mooting & Law.
For a change of pace, there’s Yoga, Climbing, Football, Volleyball, or something more niche like Book Club, Chinese Traditional Games or the Taylor Swift Society.
However you spend your time outside the classroom, there’s plenty to get involved in.
In Cheltenham there are halls of residence at Park campus and Pittville Student Village. In Gloucester, there are halls of residence at Oxstalls, Blackfriars and Upper Quay. Our accommodation promise guarantees our first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
We can help you find work placements or paid opportunities through Unitemps with local employers. We also run a student ambassador scheme giving you the chance to earn money by supporting the University at a range of events.
UoG’s Career Studio offers career coaching and support for students and graduates. Our career promise guarantees you 6 months of free career support if you’re not in a job 6 months after graduating, followed by the offer of a paid internship to kickstart your career – plus we’ll commit to lifetime career coaching.
Our Money Advice Team can advise on how to organise your budget and check your entitlement for bursaries, loans and hardship funds. Our budgeting guide will help you make the most of your money with budgeting tips, financial support, and practical advice.
We run open days in early summer and autumn. If you’re unable to make it to an open day, we also hold campus visits or you can also meet us at an exhibition.
Our Disability Support team offers confidential, one-to-one support to students with disabilities including learning difficulties, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and chronic medical conditions.
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