Health & Childcare courses

FdA - Criminological Studies

UCAS Code : GRIMC G80 LM42 FdA/MCD.

Duration: Two years full time, or three years part time.

This programme has been designed for individuals looking to pursue a career in fields such as policing, probation, community work and other related areas in the field of Criminology.
As a student on this programme, you will focus on issues such as the foundations of criminology, the criminal justice system and policing the community. You will also examine the relationship between community and crime as well as the latest cutting-edge developments in criminological thought.

Entry Requirements

Students require 2 A levels in related subjects plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above. Students with no traditional entry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. CRB Check (where needed)

A Criminal Records Disclosure Check.
Please note that entry for full time study to any year of this course must be via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS application form and UCAS Directory of Courses may be obtained from your current school or college or the Careers service. If you are not currently studying or have difficulty in obtaining the application form please contact UCAS on 0870 1122211, or seek advice from Undergraduate Administration here in the Institute.

What you learn

Level 4:
Research and Study Skills
The Social Science Perspective
Foundations of Criminology
Images of Crime
Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process
Personal and Practice Development 1

Level 5:
Criminal Justice Process 2
Community and Social Policy
Policing
Punishment and the Penal System
Personal and Practice Development 2
Researching Crime
NB: Students will also need to complete 240 hours Work Based Learning over the duration of the programme.

What next?

Possible progression to BA (Hons) Criminology at the University of Hull.
BA (Hons) Health and social Care (Top Up)
BA (Hons) Community Development (Top Up)
Employment in policing, probation service or commmunity work.

How is the course assessed?

There will be a variety of assessment methods, including essays, reports, case studies, presentations, course work and examinations.

Which campus?

Nuns corner.

Awarding body?

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