Course Summary

Taught in Mansfield, this course provides a multi-disciplinary approach – drawing on sociological, political, legal and cultural approaches to the study of the criminal justice sector – enabling students to develop a range of relevant and appropriate transferable skills in preparation for employment. The course is focused on current issues with local, national and international perspectives, and is firmly rooted in practice with real world learning. On completion of the foundation degree you will be eligible to top-up to degree level study in Criminal Justice level 6, BA Professional Policing or BA Youth Justice (year two).

Course Details - Modules

There are six modules in year one each worth 20 credits Criminology, Crime & Crime prevention Preparing for Professional Practice Child and Adolescent Development Rights, Ethics and Safeguarding The Criminal Justice Sector & the role of the police Evolution of the Youth Justice System There are six modules in year two each worth 20 credits Crime & Social Inclusion Skills Development for Professional Practice Crime investigation Police Powers and the Law Penology, the secure estate and probation work Interventions and offender management

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching learning and assessment will be varied, appealing to a diverse range of learners, and make use of technology in the form of electronic portfolios, blogs, and simulation suites.

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: L311

Institution code: N91

Campus Name: Mansfield

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

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification.

64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Extended Certificate and up to two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.

We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 70%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees for 2022 entry are yet to be confirmed. As a guide and to enable you to plan your finances, the fees for Home undergraduate students for 2021 are £9250. The current expectation is that the University may increase this for future and subsequent years of study in line with inflation and as specified by the Government.

Provider information

50 Shakespeare Street
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Nottingham
NG1 4FQ

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