University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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FdA CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEADING TO A BA (HONS) CRIMINAL JUSTICE PART-TIME STUDY ROUTE AVAILABLE

REASONS TO STUDY CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UCAS CODE M900

• A number of modules covered are approved by The Solicitors Regulation Authority, the regulatory body for solicitors in England and Wales and attract exemption for students going on to follow a career in legal practice. • A strong emphasis on employability, the course has a high success rate with students gaining related employment in areas such as policing, probation, legal practice and related criminal justice agencies.

START DATE/END DATE September 2018 – May 2020

CAMPUS Town Centre

2018 TUITION FEE £7,500 per year

FdA CRIMINAL JUSTICE

• Progress and continue your studies by completing the BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up).

DURATION/STUDY MODE 2 years, full-time

OVERVIEW

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 48 UCAS Tariff points

Our foundation degree in Criminal Justice is perfect for those who are looking to pursue a career in the criminal justice system. The degree provides an ideal opportunity for those interested in the causes and consequences of crime. Various aspects of criminology, criminal law, and social policy will form the foundations of the degree with wider considerations towards victims of crime and mental health. It offers a wide and varied syllabus with an emphasis on applying theory to practice, and provides a practical and vocational route to working in spheres such as policing, probation, prisons, youth justice or drugs and alcohol. The diverse and fascinating field of criminal justice is ideal for anyone who wants to get to the root of why people commit crime and how society deals with it. During the two years, you develop the skills required to work in the criminal justice system by ensuring that you can apply theory to practice in risk assessments, pre-sentence reports, action plans and intervention strategies. Turning paper inspiration into practical reality will be a central element of the degree. You will be introduced to both legal and criminological research skills, focusing on criminal law and criminal justice processes.

All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. This is designed to be an informal meeting, providing you with the opportunity to see if the course is suitable for your needs. It will also offer the lecturers the opportunity to discuss your career and placement interests. Please see pages 128 – 129 for full details of our admissions requirements and how to apply. COURSE CONTACT Lee Curran Email: lcurran@sthelens.ac.uk

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