Criminology and Criminal Justice (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Sociology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

This is the foundation pathway for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course, however the course content covers aspects of criminology, law and policing meaning you’ll be able to progress onto any of the following courses:

  • BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

  • LLB (Hons) Law

  • LLB (Hons) Law with Business

  • LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

  • BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics

  • BSc (Hons) Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation

  • BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

    Course Overview

    You’ll learn the foundations of criminology, law and policing. This allows you to experience a broad range of topics helping you decide what area you want to progress further with. You’ll also gain the key academic skills required to succeed on an undergraduate degree.

    Why study with us

  • This course is an ideal pathway if you’re looking to progress on to our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice programme.

  • You’ll be taught by leading academics and staff who with real world experience working in the criminal justice sector who are involved in ground-breaking research.

  • You’ll learn about the criminal justice system, how crime is represented in the media and look at key topics such as criminality and victimhood.

    What you’ll do

    After progressing from your foundation year you’ll:

  • Be introduced to contemporary thinking about criminology with influences from sociology, psychology, politics, law and economics.

  • Receive individual and tailored support so you can maximise your potential.

  • Have the opportunity to work with prisons in the North West, join the Missing Persons Unit, and study abroad.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2462 Probation officers
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology