Entry requirements
A level
Taken from a minimum of 2 A-Levels at Grade C or above
Pass in a recognised Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
GCSE English at Grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 or equivalent - Level 2 Key skills/Functional skills Although not a requirement for the course GCSE Maths Grade A*-C may be a requirement for progression to some careers.
About this course
Our innovative Career Degree offers those interested in issues of how crime is defined, perceived as a problem and managed in modern society, an opportunity to undertake a comprehensive study of this area. It looks at the widespread and growing interest in crime, the nature of crime in society, theories of crime and the nature/function of the main criminal justice agencies. This qualification is validated by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and is part of Runshaw College's suite of Career Degrees®, offering additional industry related qualifications to enhance the employability of our graduates.
Modules
Year 1 Modules include: (Level 4) Key Thinkers in Criminology (CJ1102), Gangs and Gun Culture (VO1009), Keeping Custody – the UK Prison System (PL1307), Introduction to Criminal Process and Procedure (CJ1005), Substance misuse and crime, Criminal Extremism, Human Trafficking. Year 2 Modules include :(Level 5) Doing Social Research (SS2001), Media and Crime (CJ2003), Serial Murder (PL2007), Criminal Law, Preparing for Work in Criminal Justice, Sex and Crime, Domestic abuse - (option module).
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