University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College
Public Services and Criminology
Course Summary
This course is designed for students who want to work in the public services and for those who have an interest in entering the world of criminology and related public services employment.
It will allow you to understand how society functions and how criminals are conditioned to behave and the role of public services in a changing society. It will also look at how the public services can use this same information to be more effective in the fight against crime. You will finish with a relevant theoretical and practical knowledge that enables you to progress to a relevant final year top-up degree.
Upon successful completion of this course you can top-up to a full Honours Degree by studying the BSc (Hons) Top-up Public Services at Exeter College, BSc (Hons) Community & Public Services Management (City College Plymouth), or BSc (Hons) Emergency Sector Management & Interoperability (Cornwall College). Please note that there is a deadline for progression applications and places may be subject to availability. Alternative options are available with other universities. Many of our students have taken up employment in the public services sector including the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, HM Forces, HM Prison Service and outdoor education and activity centres
Course Details - Modules
Modules studied may include:
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
The Mind of a Criminal
Victims, Victimology and Restorative Justice
Organisational Performance and Change
Ethics in the Balance
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is delivered by various types of learning, including lectures, seminars, presentations and practicals.
Assessment will be through assignments or essays, portfolios, practical assessments 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:
L437
Institution code:
B70
Campus Name:
Taunton Campus
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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
you will require a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points from a full L3 qualification in a relevant subject area. Mature applicants with relevant experience who do not have the stated entry criteria are encouraged to apply
students are also required to have 4 GCSEs grades 4-9 including Maths and English (or a recognised equivalent Level 2)
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
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Provider information
Bath Road
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Bridgwater
TA6 4PZ
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