Ever thought why different people commit different crimes? Why do victims react differently? What is crime and who are the types of people that commit it?, or even wondered, 'What actually constitutes a crime?'. If so, then studying this Criminology & Criminal Justice (FdA) could be for you. As part of the course you will study the areas of law, forensics, psychology and sociology. This course should to appeal to you if you need to fit studying around other commitments, or if you are looking to take your first step into higher education after a gap of study. It is also ideal if you have no previous knowledge of the subject of Law. This Lancaster University validated foundation degree seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge to assist with their employability in the Justice Sector. The course contains five streams in criminal justice, criminal psychology, crime and punishment, reflective practice and criminological research. The teaching on the course seeks to reflect the fast-changing nature of the Justice Sector and its innovative methods for inspiring learning have been commended by the Centre for Sociology, Anthropology and Politics (C-SAP) which is the national Higher Education subject centre for the study of Criminology.

All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 4 modules: Principles of Criminology, Redefining Crime: New Approaches, Criminal Psychology, Working with Offenders, Understanding the Criminal Justice System, Principles of Criminal Justice, Research Skills and The Reflective Practitioner Level 5 modules include: Modern Criminal Justice, Research Project, Work Based Learning in the Justice Sector, Crime Control, Prevention and Punishment, Challenging Behaviour, Assessing Risk in the Criminal Justice System Level 5 options: Race, Gender and Youth Justice; Policing and the Police; and Prison Regimes.

Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building. Each module is formally assessed through, for example, examination, open-book test, individual and group presentation, essay, observation of practice, assessment of course work e.g. portfolio, written report, reflective practice and portfolios of evidence

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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.

Course code: LM32

Institution code: B40

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All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you'll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English. Please check the International section of the website for details. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have relevant work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.

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