Foundation Degree Criminal Justice (Human Rights)

Foundation Degree Criminal Justice (Human Rights) Overview

A career in the criminal justice sector can be satisfying and rewarding, as well as being stimulating and varied. The demand for graduates to enter the sector continues to grow with opportunities across a number of roles.

This course will equip you with the practical skills necessary for employment in the Crown Prosecution Service, the Police Service, probation services, prison service, social work or youth offending agencies.

The course has a significant work-based learning element, in which you will spend time in the justice or related sectors during the two years of the full-time programme.

This course is validated by the University of Derby.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss qualifications, experience and any other related issues.

To start this course you will be expected to have successfully completed a minimum of one of the following:

• At least 160 UCAS points at A Level in appropriate subjects.
• Appropriate BTEC National Extended Diploma with MMP profile or above.
• Other relevant Level 3 qualification (normally at merit grade).
• Alternatively, we will consider substantive experience in a relevant field.

We normally also require GCSE English at grade C or above: English at Level 2 is an essential requirement, and maths at Level 2 is desirable.

Please note that GCSE maths or equivalent is required for progression onto the BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (top-up) award or other programme beyond a Foundation Degree.

You will also be required to undertake a self-funded Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to undertaking this course.

Start dates and fees

Course fees are payable for each year of all university-level courses. To identify your course fees and the financial support that may be available to you, please see the HE section of the website or contact a member of the HE team at the college.

Provisional timetables will be discussed at interview, and confirmed in the final joining instructions which all students will receive in July.

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual FeeActions Sep 20162 yr(s)1006D1065£5950.00Apply online How long is the course?

This is a two-year full-time course, normally two days per week. You will also need to dedicate a substantial amount of time to research and study outside the classroom.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

A variety of assessment methods are used. Some modules are assessed through coursework only, others by a combination of coursework, portfolios, assignments, case studies, oral and graphic presentations, collaborative and interdisciplinary team work projects and examinations.

What does the course lead to?

Recruitment into some areas may require substantial hands-on experience, therefore, graduates will be encouraged to continue on a period of voluntary activity after graduation.

What will I study?

During the course you will study the following modules:

• Human Rights and Criminal Justice
• Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
• Crime and Procedure
• Applied Criminal Justice
• Youth, Crime and Justice
• Introduction to Criminology 1
• Introduction to Criminology 2
• Applied Victimology
• Criminal Justice Law
• Applied Research in Criminology
• Criminal Law Principles and Application
• Sexual Behaviours: Social, Cultural and Legal Responses

Module titles may change.

What can I go on to study?

• Upon successful completion of the course, you may choose to top-up your award to gain a full honours degree, subject to entry requirements. Options include the BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (top-up) programme available at the college, the final year of either the BSc (Hons) Applied Criminology degree or the joint honours programme in Law and Criminology at the University of Derby.
• Alternatively, you may seek employment in a wide range of areas such as the Crown Prosecution Service, the police service, the probation services, prison service, social work or youth offending agencies.
• Those interested in joining the Police Force are encouraged to join the Specials as part of the programme.
• There is also the option of pursuing a career in the voluntary sector working with either offenders or victims.

How do I apply?

Please complete our online application form, paying particular attention to previous qualifications and the personal statement. If you experience any difficulty, please contact the HE team on 01623 627191 ext 8092, or email us at heteam@wnc.ac.uk

Apply online Related courses

• BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up)