Criminology and Criminal Justice (with Foundation Year)
University of Central LancashireUndergraduate 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 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. 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.
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
What you’ll do
After progressing from your foundation year you’ll:
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)
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UCAS Points
96 points
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