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
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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