Foundation Degree in Criminal Justice (Security and Offender Management): Site The RoundHouse

Course Content: Modules are: Year 1: Applied Victimology Youth, Crime and Justice Introduction to Criminology 1 Introduction to Criminology 2 Year 2: Criminal Psychology Applied Criminal Justice Human Rights and Criminal Justice Disaster Management Each year will be split into two semesters. Between Year 1 and Year 2, learners will have the opportunity to complete the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing and will be eligible for alumni discounts on a range of security sector vocational qualifications. View Programme Specification How will I be assessed? You will be assessed using a variety of methods which may include practical and theory exams, reports and assignments, presentations and practical work. The assessment methods are designed to review your understanding and knowledge relevant to the sector. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? It is advisable that you have access to your own laptop for research and assignment writing. In order to access work placement opportunities, students will need to pay for the cost of a DBS check which currently costs £26 (March 2016). What can I do after this course? The Foundation Degree provides the perfect progression platform for further study on the BA (Hons) Security and Offender Management at Derby College. Opportunities to study other 'top-up' degrees at the University of Derby are available, subject to approval. You may also wish to progress to employment within the security industry, custodial care, probation service, reservist forces, police specials, the criminal justice sector or charitable organisations.