Summary
This is a progression course from the Criminology and Criminal Justice - Certificate of Higher Education and follows the same curriculum as the second year of the Foundation Degree programme.
During this year-long qualification, you will deepen and develop your knowledge of Criminology and Criminal Justice with modules covering areas as diverse as International Human Rights, Crime Media Culture and Critical Criminological Theory.
You will also spend time gaining valuable experience in an appropriate setting with opportunities to engage with the practicalities of working in criminology and criminal justice sector
Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.
Entry Requirements
You need to have successfully completed the Criminology and Criminal Justice Certificate of Higher Education at B&FC to be enrolled onto this programme.
Key information
Qualification obtained
FdA Criminology and Criminal JusticeFees and funding
Visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding, including additional financial support for those on low incomes, with dependent children or adults, or with disabilities.
Extra costs and equipment
Resources required to study on the programme are largely provided by the College. There are small costs associated with printing of work and posters over the duration of the course. You are encouraged to bring your own lap-top device to lectures, seminars and workshops, but access to computer facilities is provided by the college. A one-day conference trip to a venue in the region, including conference fee and transport, typically costs around £60/student, although this will be partially funded by the college and is also subject to discount rates offered by conference organisers for group visits.
As part of the programme, you are strongly recommended to attend external events, aimed at developing your knowledge, understanding and appreciation of course material, develop practical skills and embed theoretical concepts. There will also be the opportunity to attend criminology and criminal justice conferences involving criminal justice practitioners, policy-makers and academic researchers. Costs may be incurred to cover transport, accommodation and food. Travel for local trips is paid for by the college. Though most of the course material is available online, there may be additional costs to consider, such as printing and photocopying of course material, though students will be given a photocopying allowance to cover this.
You are encouraged to purchase an introductory textbook in Criminology, in support of your studies.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institute: None
Awarding Body: Lancaster University
Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)
Terms and conditions
Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information.
What will I learn?
Upon successful completion of this level, students will be able to:
- Appraise the social and political context within which criminological theories have emerged.
- Evaluate the application of criminological theories and perspectives to current problems in crime, victimisation and justice.
- Assess the values, practices and processes of governance of key criminal justice agencies which administer responses to crime and deviance.
- Apply critical criminological knowledge to practitioner fields and develop practical and professional skills.
- Summarise, utilise and evaluate key theories, perspectives and concepts in criminology.
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
All students will be required to undertake a work placement in the area of criminal justice. Work Based learning supports the development of higher level learning, where the learning in College can be applied to a work environment.
You are encouraged and supported to find work placements and projects throughout the programme, with the work-based learning assessment embedded in the second year.
For the work-based research project, you will undertake vocationally driven research which will in turn be used to generate a final written research report.
You will create a presentation of your work as part of an academic poster event at the college, with the further possibility of participating and presenting at conference events attended by academic researchers and industry representatives.
The work research project learning activities will allow you to demonstrate your employability skills and attributes, in a professional and supportive environment, and enable you to demonstrate your ability to research and discuss an area of your own particular interest.
How will I learn?
Scheduled Learning
Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.
Independent Study
Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
Learning Methods
| Learning Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | 0 | 288 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 882 | 0 |
| Placement | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1200 | 0 |
How will I be assessed?
All of the assessment on this programme is based on coursework. We have designed innovative, stimulating and engaging assessments which focus on real life scenarios. From delivering podcasts and presentations, to collecting real data for research using contemporary online digital platforms and technology, your assessments will provide the bridge to fill the gap between theory and practice. This will give you the opportunity to investigate, explore and deepen your understanding of all the exciting intersections of Criminology. Our assessments are dynamic and immersive to prepare you for the complexities of real-world working in the criminal justice system.
| Assessment Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 0% | 84% | 0% |
| Exam | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Practical | 0% | 0% | 0% |