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Criminology and Criminal Justice

University Campus Oldham

UCAS Code: LL31 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements


BTEC National Diploma at pass level in an appropriate subject.

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Criminal justice

Criminology

Criminology is the study of crime. Here at UCO we give you the tools to understand what constitutes crime and offer ways of addressing crime in our society.

Studying the FdA in criminology and criminal justice is a great way to start a journey towards employment in the criminal justice system, social work or relevant charitable organisations. It will enable you to develop your critical, analytical and interpretive skills in order to forge a deeper criminological understanding of the world around you. This course can be followed by the all-new FdA to new modules designed around more contemporary criminological concepts including Comparative Criminology and Zemiology, as well as undertaking and developing a dissertation project of your choosing.

Studying this course, you will gain knowledge and understanding of a complex range of sociological, psychological and biological perspectives which influence people to commit crime. Critically analyse and challenge these perspectives in order to better understand the influences and harms within society.

Modules

Level 4 :
Beyond Crime and Criminology
Skills, Research, and Employability
History of Criminal Justice
Crime and Morality
Key Approaches in Criminology
Criminal Justice in Action

Level 5:
Mandatory Modules

Research Methods and Theory 1
Research Methods and Theory 2
Understanding Policing and Security
Youth Justice

Optional Modules:

Violence Against Women and Girls
Drugs, Crime and Society
Work Placement

Assessment methods

The course is delivered using a range of contemporary methods including ‘traditional’ lectures, interactive lectures, workshops, seminars, debates, Virtual learning and self-directed study.

The course is assessed using a range of methods including essays, examinations, presentations, reports, reflections, research projects.

Tuition fees

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England
£7,500
per year
EU
£7,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,500
per year
Scotland
£7,500
per year
Wales
£7,500
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Campus Oldham

Department:

Health, Care and Education

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