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Cross-institutional studies
Police University College is included in Tampere universities’ cross-institutional studies. The present degree and exchange students of Tampere University, Tampere University of Applied Sciences and Police University College can complete studies in the other higher education institutions in Tampere.
Cross-institutional studies for Polamk students
Degree students of Police University College can complete courses offered by Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences as part of their elective studies.
Police University College exchange students also have the right to complete courses of cross-institutional studies. We will inform exchange students separately about the courses.
Go to Tampere University community's Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
Cross-institutional studies offered by Polamk
Degree students and exchange students of Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences can complete, at Police University College, the courses that we offer for the Erasmus exchange students arriving at Police University College. The courses are in English.
The studies we offer in autumn 2023:
Ristiinopiskelu Finnish Way en
The Finnish Way of Policing 3 ECTS
Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the student will
- be familiar with the key steps in the historical development of Finnish policing.
- understand the essentials of police work and education in Finland.
- be aware of the main legislative and ethical principles of the Finnish police.
- be able to compare policing practices in Finland with those in her/his own country.
Subject matter: In Finland, public confidence in the police is strong. According to polls, 95% of the population trust the police. What kind of development led to this level and what does it take to maintain the high confidence figures? Why is it important for the police to enjoy high confidence levels? During the course, students will gain an insight of the historical developments, operational principles, strategies, and ethics of the police in Finland. The students will also have an opportunity to make comparisons between Finnish police education and work and those in other countries.
Required work:
- Attendance at lectures
- Reading literature
- Preparing 1–2 learning assignments
- Keeping a learning diary
Lectures on Mondays (in person at Polamk, no stream available):
- 18.9. 16–19
- 25.9. 16–19
- 2.10. 16–19
- 9.10. 16–19
- 16.10. 16–18
- 30.10. 16–18
- A museum visit to be agreed on separately
Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
Ristiinopiskelu Current themes en
Current Themes in Police Research 3 ECTS
Learning outcomes: After completing the course the student is able to
- understand the issues and significance of chosen current themes in police research and relate them to their own field or background.
- generate and compare information related to the themes covered in the course.
- present ideas and relevant information coherently in written assignments.
Subject matter: Lecture series on chosen topics, presented by Police University College researchers
Required work: Learning assignments and final project
Lectures on Fridays at 10.00–12.00 online in Teams (lectures are recorded):
- 15.9. Course overview and instructions (Maija Ohvo), Introduction to Police Research (Vesa Muttilainen)
- 22.9. Better interaction with a person with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability (Pirjo Jukarainen)
- 29.9. Police communication (Samu Pehkonen and Antti Kannisto)
- 6.10. Organized crime (Marko Juutinen)
- 20.10. Domestic violence and barriers to help-seeking from the perspective of vulnerable life situations (Marianne Mela)
- 3.11. Hate crimes (Jenita Rauta)
- 10.11. Digital violence against women (Jarmo Houtsonen)
- 24.11. Combating labour exploitation and human trafficking in Finland (Terhi Kankaanranta)
Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
Ristiinopiskelu Cop Culture en
Cop Culture: The Occupational Culture of the Police 1 ECTS
Learning outcomes: After completing this course, the student is able to describe the features of police culture and its impact on police work.
Subject matter:
- Features of police culture
- Police culture research
Required work:
- Attendance at lectures
- Active participation in workshops and seminars including presentations and discussions
Lectures on Thursdays online in Teams (lectures are not recorded):
- 14.9. at 13–15
- 12.10. at 13–15
Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
Ristiinopiskelu Mental Wellbeing en
Mental Wellbeing and the Police Work 2 ECTS
Learning outcomes: After completing this course, the student is able to
- explain central concepts of psychological wellbeing.
- understand aspects of occupational wellbeing in police work.
- understand strategies related to mental wellbeing at work.
Subject matter:
- Central concepts of psychological wellbeing
- Developing psychological strategies related to mental wellbeing at work
- Occupational wellbeing in police work
Required work:
- Attendance and active participation in lectures
- Learning assignments
- Independent work
Lectures (in person at Polamk, no stream available):
- Wed 20.9. 10–12
- Tue 3.10. 10–12
- Tue 17.10. 13–15
Enrolment: Aug 1 – Sept 4 in Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
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Enrol at the Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
Apply for the right to study the course you selected at Tampere University community's Service for Cross-Institutional Studies at ristiinopiskelu.tuni.fi. The right to study granted to you is your enrolment in the course, that is, you need not sign up separately. The deadline for signing up is given in the details for the study module.
The number of students admitted on the courses may be limited, and Police University College’s own degree and exchange students have priority in enrolment. However, places for cross-institutional students are always reserved on these courses. If you have signed up for a course but do not intend to take the course, cancel your enrolment to free up your place to the next student in line.
Go to Tampere University community's Service for Cross-Institutional Studies
Studying at Police University College
We will notify of approved enrolment in a study module by email.
Once you have been admitted as student on a course, you will receive visitor rights to Police University College Moodle and instructions for how to log in the study module’s Moodle section. Moodle contains further information about the studies and how to complete them. For online studies we use the Teams platform.
Once you have completed the course, your teacher assesses your study performance and enters the grade in the Police University College study register. Your study attainments will be automatically entered in the study records of your home university.
We collect feedback from students on the studies and use it for developing the study modules.
Further information about cross-institutional studies: [email protected]