Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy with Foundation…

University Centre Telford

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    4 Years

Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Criminology Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.

Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.


The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.

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Location

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Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course

At the end of this course, you, will be able to:

Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
The ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
Critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions.
Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.

2019 Entry

DD from A level
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade PPP, BTEC QCF Diploma grade MP
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Full Award)
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements.
Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Social Policy
  • Criminology

Course programme

Semester 1 Starters:

UNDERGRADUATE

Year 1 (Foundation)

3GK003 Academic Skills (20 Credits)

3GK005 Critical Thinking (20 Credits)

3GK007 Wolverhampton and its People (20 Credits)

3GK004 The World at Work: Careers and Personal Development (20 Credits)

3GK006 Extended Project (20 Credits)

3GK008 Culture and Nationality in Conflict (20 Credits)

Year 2

4SA007 The Development of the Welfare State: 1945-2010 (20 Credits)

4CJ003 Thinking About Crime (20 Credits)

4CJ002 Criminal Justice (20 Credits)

4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy (20 Credits)

4PO005 Campaigning and Citizenship: Women in Britain and its Empire from 1800 to 1950 or 4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

4GK006 Success in Higher Education or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance or 4WL002 Basic Language or 4WL003 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

Year 3

5SA014 Families, Children and the State (20 Credits)

5CJ002 Theories of Crime (20 Credits)

5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research (20 Credits)

5SA009 Communities in Social Policy (20 Credits)

5CJ006 Punishment and Society or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5SL001 Racism, Diversity and difference in the British Context or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5SA007 Paying for Welfare (20 Credits)

5CJ003 Police and Society or 5CJ009 Victims and Offenders or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

Year 4

6CJ006 Controlling Crime (20 Credits)

6SA003 Approaches to Poverty and Social Exclusion (20 Credits)

6CJ005 Contemporary Issues in Criminology (20 Credits)

6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6CJ011 Serious and Organised Crime (20 Credits)

6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6SA004 Independent Project in Social Policy or 6SL004 Community Link in Sociology or 6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)

6SA001 Participation and Policy or 6SA008 Social Policy of Work and Labour Markets (20 Credits)

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