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Criminology and Criminal Justice

UCEN Manchester

UCAS Code: C16S | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Criminal justice

Criminology

Explore how criminal justice works and the ways in which crime interacts with society, focus on Criminology as a discipline, and develop professional skills for a rewarding career in the criminal justice system and the wider support agencies with this Foundation Degree.

Throughout this two-year course - with the option to continue with a BA (Hons) degree third year – you’ll learn from professional practitioners operating in the justice system, studying both historical and contemporary issues across a range of topics. You’ll examine specialist areas like policing and prisons, developing an overarching understanding of criminology in today’s society.

You’ll be developing essential skills for a huge number of roles, learning how to evaluate theory and link it with practice, and examining the causes and consequences of crime. A key part of the course will be undertaking work in related areas, visiting important organisations, and hearing from professionals working in the criminal justice system and relevant agencies.

You will be taught by a team of experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge and industry experience of the criminal justice sector. Many of our staff are professional practitioners with experience of working with the probation, youth services, prison education and in research.

Our whole team regularly update their knowledge and skills, with strong links to industry. All staff have, or are working towards a higher-level Master’s qualification.

You’ll have a range of opportunities, across many different disciplines in the criminal justice sector, when you complete this foundation degree.

With the knowledge, skills and abilities to undertake a range of roles within the public, private and voluntary sectors that have specific focus on the crime and justice. The Foundation Degree could lead you to a career in Policing, Probation, Prison, Youth Work, Education, and third sector agencies.

Modules

Examples of current modules-

Criminal Law- Theory and Practice
Criminology in Practice
Politics, Community, Crime and Justice
Partnership and Multi Agency Working
Policing and Offender Management
Youth Crime and Deviance in Modern Society
Professional and Academic Practice

Assessment methods

The course will be delivered via lectures, seminars, tutorial, practical sessions, guest speakers / visits, independent study, and assessment – both individual and group – includes:

• Reports
• Essays
• Presentations
• Portfolio submissions
• Examinations
• Practical and research based coursework assignments.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£8,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,000
per year
Scotland
£8,000
per year
Wales
£8,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Openshaw Campus

Department:

Public services (SPS)

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