University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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BA (HONS) CRIMINAL JUSTICE (TOP-UP) PART-TIME STUDY ROUTE AVAILABLE

REASONS TO STUDY CRIMINAL JUSTICE

UCAS CODE M211

• 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. • This degree course will prepare you for a number of career pathways in spheres such as policing, probation, prisons, youth justice or drugs and alcohol.

START DATE/END DATE September 2018 – May 2019

CAMPUS Town Centre

2018 TUITION FEE £7,500 per year

• Delivered by accomplished lecturers with extensive industry experience in all areas of the criminal justice system.

DURATION/STUDY MODE 1 year, full-time

BA (HONS) CRIMINAL JUSTICE (TOP-UP)

OVERVIEW

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 240 credits from the foundation degree in

The BA (Hons) Criminal Justice top-up degree is a multi- disciplinary subject and has been designed to cover a wide spectrum of subject related modules. The course aims to further develop knowledge and understanding of crime and criminal justice through the delivery of a variety of modules to develop skills, which are 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 course. Additionally, you will be introduced to both legal and criminological research skills, focusing on criminal law and criminal justice processes. Entering this degree, having completed our foundation degree or, perhaps with work experience in a relevant field, this degree combines rigorous academic activity to further enhance your knowledge and employability.

Criminal Justice at University Centre

St Helens or achieved at a comparable college or university that has modules that correlate with the course. 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 interests. A DBS check is also required. Please see pages 128 – 129 for full details of our admissions requirements and how to apply. COURSE CONTACT John Rotherham Email: jrotherham@sthelens.ac.uk

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