Course Summary

This course has been written to prepare students for the world of work as well as gaining an academic qualification. Relevant career options include: probation officer, police officer, prison officer, within the National Offender Management Service the Crown Prosecution Service, Disclosure and Barring Service or other judicial related occupations. You will be taught by former members of these services along with guest speakers those with experience in the areas of your chosen career path.

Course Details - Modules

You will study a range of core modules: Year 1: • Introduction to Criminal Justice • Doing Social Research • Legal System • Key Thinkers in Criminology • Introduction to Criminal Process and Procedure • Crime and Society Year 2: • Critical Thinkers in Criminology • Understanding Policing • Understanding Interpersonal Violence • Research Methods in Criminology • Controversial Issues in Prison • Youth Justice

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment will be via a combination of assignments including reports, group work and presentations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: Y6K5

Institution code: H65

Campus Name: University Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Entry onto the Foundation Degree in Criminology will be via a successful interview. At the interview learners will be expected to discuss their reasons for studying the course and how they wish to progress in the judicial system. Candidates would normally produce evidence of a number of the following:  • Maths GCSE at grade C or above • • English GCSE at grade C or above • • A minimum of 64 UCAS points • • A pass at Level 3 Applications are welcome from mature students with an appropriate portfolio of work/experience. Interview may be conducted by telephone, if appropriate.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/user/pages/assetdownloads/progspec-crim.pdf

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

EU students, for whom English is not the first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score or 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include: • TOEFL written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4) • TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 230 • Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 8000.0 Year 1
England 8000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8000.0 Year 1
Scotland 8000.0 Year 1
Wales 8000.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Balliol Road
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Bootle
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