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Crime and Criminal Justice (Public Services)

Wiltshire College and University Centre

UCAS Code: L437 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

48

At least 4 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) plus one or more of the following: - 48 UCAS Tariff Points from an appropriate level 3 vocational programme (e.g. BTEC National Diploma). - A Level 3 Extended Diploma or GCE AS / A Level or a 6 unit Vocational A Level. - Success in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. - Formally assessed outcomes acquired through recognised prior learning or experience. Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis. Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required. Applicants without the qualifications specified will be considered based on their ability to study the subject at the required level.

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Public services

Delivered at our Chippenham and Salisbury campuses, this course is designed for those wanting to work in the criminal justice sector. You will be given the opportunity to explore the purpose and framework of the Criminal Justice System and related organisations.

Each module of study will be linked with a specific criminal justice agency and a range of underpinning theories providing an understanding of the current issues faced by each.

This will aid with the necessary skills and competencies required to work within those organisations, enhancing your employability prospects.

Modules

Year One:

Mental Health and Wellbeing
Public Services in Contemporary Society
Law and Legal Services
Crime and Substance Misuse
Psychology and Behaviour

Year Two:

Justice and Punishment
Theories of Crime
Applied Forensic Psychology
Youth Offending
Offender Management

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£11,500
per year
England
£6,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,000
per year
Scotland
£6,000
per year
Wales
£6,000
per year

The Uni


Course locations:

Chippenham

Salisbury

Department:

Public Services

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