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Dr Alison Ainley is Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences and Principal Lecturer, teaching in Philosophy. Her areas of interest include phenomenology, ethics, psychoanalysis, and feminist philosophy, and she has written on Heidegger, Levinas, Aristotle, Simone de Beauvoir and Freud.

Her most recent research work is on ‘weakness of will’ in ethical theory, or what happens when we fail to do the right thing. Alison teaches Classical Philosophy, Western Civilisation and Modern European Philosophy. She is a member of the British Society for Phenomenology and The Society for Women in Philosophy.

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a portfolio of stimulating and engaging degree courses, introducing fresh perspectives on a range of vital issues and ranging from the practical and vocational to more traditional academic areas of study.

Welcome to the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

According to your specialism, you might explore the nature of society, issues of gender and race, questions about crime, justice and punishment, critical issues about the police and other public services, philosophical ethics, or the nature of historical events.

Our courses will develop your critical and analytical thinking skills, and increase your awareness of the key features of our contemporary identities in the context of the social, political and historical landscape we inhabit. You will gain confidence in your specialism and develop your critical and creative abilities in the process.

We have a team of dedicated and highly regarded teachers and researchers who are committed to offering their students enriching and rewarding opportunities in their studies. We are proud of our reputation for innovative research, well-designed degrees and a friendly and supportive environment in which to study. Common research themes across our Department, include areas of human rights, justice and communities, and these exciting projects feed directly into the teaching expertise of lecturers. We also have a contact network with the local community, which provides possibilities for work placements, practical collaborations and employer contact.

Dr Alison Ainley Head of the Department Humanities & Social Sciences

Whichever degree you choose to study with us, we are ready to offer you a warm welcome, excellent teaching, and consistent support throughout your studies.

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Inside 06 10 reasons to study with us

08 Our courses 12 In the news 14 Our students’ views 15 Employability

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10 reasons to study with us

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1 History at Anglia Ruskin is in the top third of UK Universities according to the Guardian League Table 2014.

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Sociology at Anglia Ruskin, which includes Criminology, is also in the top third of UK Universities according to the Guardian League Tables 2014, ranked 13th.

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The Sunday Times University Guide 2012 listed Anglia Ruskin in the Top Five UK institutions for student satisfaction on a History course.

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Philosophy at Anglia Ruskin is ranked at 24th compared to other UK Universities according to the Guardian League Table 2014

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History excelled in the RAE 2008, the most recent Government Research Assessment Exercise and was deemed as ‘world-leading’ in its research. History at Anglia Ruskin is now rated among the best in the country.

6 Our lecturers are highly respected in their field with their expertise sought worldwide.

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Our Criminology course has established a collaborative work placement scheme with Cambridgeshire Police in their Criminal Intelligence Bureau.

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Our network of contacts provide opportunities for specialist guest lecturers and possibilities for work placements, collaborations and employer contracts.

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We work with other areas of the Faculty and the wider University to create further opportunities for students to explore related areas.

We offer a number of study abroad opportunities including exchange agreements with universities in the United States, Canada and Sweden.

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Our courses

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BA (Hons) Criminology Entry requirements: 260-220 UCAS code: L370 Start options: September

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is recognised for the quality of its teaching and its high student satisfaction.

We consider each application individually and an offer will be made according to a number of criteria including predicted grades and relevant experience.

www.anglia.ac.uk/criminology Criminology studies the phenomena of crime, the making and breaking of laws and the criminal justice system. Our course is taught by high-profile researchers who are internationally recognised for their research on prisons, corruption, offender profiling and human trafficking.

In addition to developing a critical and comparative understanding of your subject, you will also have opportunities to engage with police, prison and probation officers, to work with ex-offenders and to investigate the daily work of the criminal justice system. The combination of practical experience and analytical skills you gain are very attractive to a range of employers.

BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology Entry requirements: 260-220

We also welcome applications from prospective students who have relevant qualifications at higher education level or relevant work experience. You may be eligible for advanced entry (for example year 2 entry to one of our undergraduate courses) via our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) scheme.

Examples of the most common forms of APL include use of:

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UCAS code: L390 Start options: September www.anglia.ac.uk/criminology_sociology Studying Criminology with Sociology means you gain insights into issues such as deviance, race, class and gender and the way these issues are particularly relevant in thinking about crime. Our course is taught by researchers who are widely recognised for their work, and their contacts and networks mean we are able to offer a range of specialist guest lectures.

As well as developing your theoretical understanding of key topics in this area of social science you will also gain practical experience through work with police, prison and probation officers and exoffenders. You will also investigate the daily work of the criminal justice system. The combination of practical experience and analytical skills you gain are very attractive to a range of employers.

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BA (Hons) History

BA (Hons) Philosophy & English Literature

Entry requirements: 260-220

Entry requirements: 260-220

UCAS code: V140

UCAS code: VQ53

Start options: September

Start options: September

www.anglia.ac.uk/history History at Anglia Ruskin has gained an outstanding reputation for its research and teaching.

Consistently ranking high in league tables, history is ranked 5th in the UK for student satisfaction (The Sunday Times University guide 2012). In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise History excelled, with the majority of its research ranked as world-leading. Our research in this area is now rated amongst the best in the country.

www.anglia.ac.uk/philosophy_english Philosophy at Anglia Ruskin consistently performs well in league tables, and is currently ranked 24th in the UK in The Guardian University League Table 2014 with English Literature appearing in the top third.

Philosophy and English Literature combine very well together, enabling you to apply insights from each subject to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the other. Graduates of both disciplines develop skills key to employers including advanced literacy and communication skills and a capacity for analytical and independent thought.

BA (Hons) Sociology

MA Criminology: Transnational Crime

Entry requirements: 260-220 UCAS code: L300

Entry requirements: Usually a good/ 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and/or relevant professional experience

Start options: September

Start options: September or January

www.anglia.ac.uk/sociology Ranked in the top third (13th) of the league tables, Sociology (Guardian 2014) has been taught at our Cambridge campus for nearly 50 years. The long list of successful graduates now established in professional, academic and commercial careers is testament to our belief that the skills and knowledge of the social sciences make an essential contribution to the cultural, political and economic life of our society.

www.anglia.ac.uk/matransnationalcrime Our course is taught by high-profile researchers who are internationally recognised for their work.

Through our research, consultancy and community engagement work we have links with professionals in the Criminal Justice System, prisons and other enforcement agencies from which our students benefit.

Our lecturers, as well as being dedicated teachers, are widely published experts in the field.

Our course is distinct in its specific focus on theoretical and practical approaches to crossborder collaboration in the control of transnational criminal activities, including models and methods of detection, policing, social control and sanctions.

FdA/BA (Hons) Public Service

MA Sociology

MA International Relations

UCAS code: V501

Entry requirements: FdA: 160-120, BA (Hons) Public Service Foundation Degree or equivalent e.g HND Public Service.

Entry requirements: Usually a good/ 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and/or relevant professional experience

Entry requirements: Usually a good/ 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) and/or relevant professional experience

Start options: September

UCAS code: L460/L461

Start options: September or January

Start options: September or January

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History asks important questions about the forces and events that shape our current world. This degree is distinctive because it covers a range of historical approaches and periods but also encourages you to develop key specialisations.

BA (Hons) Philosophy Entry requirements: 260-220

www.anglia.ac.uk/philosophy Our Philosophy degree ranked 24th in the UK in The Guardian League Table 2014. In participating in our friendly supportive and stimulating environment, you will be encouraged to study and debate important ideas and arguments of some of the major philosophers in the history of the subject through their own writings.

Our philosophy graduates develop a unique skillset highly valued by employers, including an intellectual training in critical and flexible thinking, imaginative problem solving, creativity, and communication skills.

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Start options: September. BA (Hons) only January www.anglia.ac.uk/fdapublicservice www.anglia.ac.uk/publicservice Our Public Service degrees aim to provide the highly sought-after skills and knowledge that public services such as the Police, Prison Service, Fire Service, Ambulance Service, Revenue & Customs and the Armed Forces have identified as important for their employees to possess. We have forged strong links with these organisations and there are opportunities for work placements.

At undergraduate level Sociology is ranked 13th in the UK (Guardian 2014). To build on this strength and to support our own graduates and others wishing to pursue further specialist study we have established our MA Sociology.

Our MA focuses on the pragmatic, real-world application of international relations theory to policy and strategy, and the rigorous examination of practical problems, building close relations with outside bodies including think tanks and NGOs

Through our research, consultancy and community engagement work we have links locally and nationally with various social agencies, public services, charities and businesses from which our students benefit.

We offer practice-based approach through role-play, scenarios and brief writing and teaching is by lecturers with a background/ expertise in: international strategic planning and security, defence analysis, UN training, conflict communications, Foreign Office, new media, risk analysis.

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Campbell Orr honoured to be appointed President in Diamond Jubilee year

Dr Samantha Lundrigan’s new projects to bridge gap between research and police

Clarissa Campbell Orr was appointed as the new President of The Society for Court Studies.

Clarissa, who is Reader in Enlightenment, Gender and Court Studies at Anglia Ruskin, follows historian David Starkey and most recently Simon Thurley CBE, the Chief Executive of English Heritage, in the role.

Dr Samantha Lundrigan, Course Leader for Criminology, is working on two new research projects in conjunction with two different police bodies. The importance of partnerships between police and academics was stressed in the recent Science and Technology Innovation Strategy published by the National Policing Improvements Agency in April 2010. The strategy called for a closing of the ‘gulf’ between researchers and police, and assurances that police were harnessing science, technology and social science to maximum effect.

Clarissa has been consulted by the world’s media on the birth of the Royal baby and her comments have appeared in international press such as the Bangkok Post and Gulf Times (Qatar).

Learning lessons from One Nation politics

Historian named President of British Association for Victorian Studies Dr Rohan McWilliam, Course Leader for History, has become President of the British Association for Victorian Studies (BAVS), the main British society of scholars dedicated to understanding the world of the Victorians.

Dr McWilliam, the first historian to become President of BAVS, will be working with academics from around the world to develop new research and thought focusing on nineteenth century Britain.

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New perspectives on older prisoners Dr Natalie Mann’s new book Doing Harder Time? The Experiences of an Ageing Male Prison Population in England and Wales offers a unique interpretation of research carried out with ageing prisoners and their prison officers.

In this topical and timely book Dr Mann, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, uses the theoretical perspective of structuration theory, and draws on aspects of Goffman’s interactionism and Bourdieu’s concept of habitus, to show the reality of prison for those who are reaching the end of their life course.

Dr Richard Carr launched his e-book, One Nation Britain: History, the progressive tradition, and practical lessons for today’s politicians at a special debate in Westminster in July 2013. The book xamining the concept of One Nation politics, its history and its re-emergence under Labour Party leader Ed Miliband at a recent event in Westminster.

British Academy grant success The British Academy has awarded a grant to Dr Anna Markovska, Course Leader for MA Transnational Crime. Anna received £6,500 for her project entitled “Migrant Workers and Crime: where King’s Lynn meets Moscow,” which is a collaboration with a colleague employed at the Russian branch of the International Organisation for Migration.

Dr Lundrigan’s projects exemplify this embedded approach to police practice-based research collaboration, aiming both to develop evidencebased policing and produce research outcomes with clear operational benefits.

The first of these projects involves developing an offender based interview tool with Cambridgeshire Constabulary. This tool will be designed for use with the area’s Priority and Prolific Offenders. The project will enhance understanding of offender decision-making and will explore the psychological and environmental factors that determine where offenders commit their crimes. In practical terms, the development of a tool that allows for a focused understanding of offender behaviour and geography has obvious operational utility for front-line policing and crime detection.

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Fiona Henderson BA (Hons) Criminology I came to Anglia Ruskin having worked part time for some years to accommodate the demands of a young family. When my children reached school age, it was my opportunity to finally return to education. My decision to study Criminology came very much from working in a busy accident and emergency department, alongside my newly started role as a community Victim Support worker. In both instances, I had witnessed the impact of crime on individuals and communities, and felt passionately about forging a career that would enable me to ‘do something’ to help.

Our Students’ Views Stephanie Bransfield-Garth BA (Hons) Philosophy

Ian Fisher BA (Hons) Sociology

When I started looking for a philosophy course within commuting distance, I found the content and structure of the Anglia Ruskin offering to be far superior to that of other local universities. The course has actually exceeded my expectations - most of all I enjoy the stimulating discussions and engaging lectures. By putting philosophical ideas into their historic content it makes it much easier to both see the development of strands of thought, and to remember the content. The support offered by both teaching and support staff has been fantastic. I have been able to contact tutors and lecturers whenever I have a problem or issue and they respond promptly. The maxim seems to be if you’re not sure just ask rather than worrying about it.

Choosing to study Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University was a fantastic decision! Never have I seen such an enthusiastic team of lectures and tutors - every single one has made every effort to ensure lectures and seminars are stimulating, interesting, relevant and up-todate in the world of social science. Outside the classroom, all members of staff at the Social Sciences Department were freely accessible, responded promptly and worked effortlessly to bring the best out in me. For me, this course has taught me more than skills and knowledge - it has enabled me to gain a successful career immediately after graduating, reassessed my life aims and made life-long friends who share the same passion for the discipline as I. All my expectations have been exceeded by miles!

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Returning to education after nearly 10 years was daunting, and when I came to write my first essay, I wondered if any of my previous academic ability would ever return, but it did!

It was then that I experienced just how keen and willing the lecturers and support staff are to help, particularly if you, yourself, show interest. They are committed and passionate about the subjects they teach, which has had an infectious impact on my own work and aspirations.

The modules we have covered have all been intriguing, and taught in an inspiring, productive manner.

To find out The broad range of issues discussed highlighted to me the nature morehas about in which and criminality permeates our crime Cambridge society, dominating campus, scan:many political, social policy, media, academic, and of course legal professions, among others. With each module, I feel I know that little bit more about the realities of crime (which are not as you might believe when you begin the course!), and discover yet more careers that I would love to embark on. Indeed, the BA (Hons) Criminology course opens vast opportunities, particularly through work experience placements and research opportunities.

In all, studying criminology at Anglia Ruskin is quite possibly the best decision I could have made, and my only regret is that I will have to leave at some point!

Employability is a measure of how easily graduates can find work, remain in work and succeed in it. For a graduate to be seen as highly employable, they must possess and be able to evidence a wide range of skills.

We see employability as the ‘Golden Thread’ which runs through all university activities; helping our students to acquire the skills, knowledge, understanding and personal attributes that enable them to choose and secure, satisfactory and successful occupations. In the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences our students gain a range of skills highly desirable by employers and benefit from a range of work place opportunities and industry connections. At Anglia Ruskin we have a dedicated Employability Service which can provide impartial and confidential advice to help you make an informed decision about your education and future career as well Join: www.facebook.com/aruemployability as help you find work whilst studying.

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