Criminology - BA (Hons) Top up
- Approved by:
- University of Lancashire
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- University Centre
- Level:
- 6
- Institution code:
- H65
- UCAS code:
- L31A
Do you have an enquiring mind? Are you interest in why people commit crime or become victimes of crime? If so, then this course could be for you. Discover the political, personal and social aspects of crime.
This course has been written to prepare students for the world of work as well as gaining an academic qualification. Relevant career options include: probation officer, police officer, prison officer, within the National Offender Management Service the Crown Prosecution Service, Disclosure and Barring Service or other judicial related occupations.
You will be taught by lecturers qualified in the subject along with guest speakers those with experience in the areas of your chosen career path.
Assessment will be via a combination of assignments including reports, group work, presentations and exams.
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- Social Work Training (via MA route)
- Probation Training Programme
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Ask a questionEntry Requirements
Entry onto the Honours Degree in Criminology will be via a successful interview.
At the interview learners will be expected to discuss their reasons for studying the course and how they wish to progress in the judicial system.
Candidates would normally produce evidence of a number of the following:
- Maths GCSE at grade 4 or above
- English GCSE at grade 4 or above
- A minimum of 72 UCAS points
- A pass at FdA Criminology
Applications are welcome from mature students with an appropriate portfolio
of
work/experience.
Students for whom English is not their first language
will be required to provide evidence of an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
Interview may be conducted by telephone, if appropriate
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Why choose us?
Small class sizes
You won’t be learning in a large lecture theatre with hundreds of other students, as you could at a traditional university.
Face-to-face learning
With in-person learning and direct tutor support, we offer an engaging student experience.
Extensive Support
Comprehensive and tailored one-to-one academic and personal support, helping you thrive both academically and personally.
How much will this course cost me?
Tuition fee loans cover university/college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university/college by Student Finance England, so you don’t need a pot of money up front.
They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn and not how much you owe and you won’t need to start paying them back until you are earning more than a certain amount.
It’s never too late to learn
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 years or above). Even if you don't have the entry requirements, you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience, so we would consider your application on an individual basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local. You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England.
=== They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
Yes. We have a dedicated team of staff on hand to help guide you through the admissions process, from selecting the right course, to completing your UCAS application and applying for financial support.
=== If you have any questions, or need help at any stage, call the Retention and Progression Team on 0151 353 4444, or email careers@hughbaird.ac.uk.
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Important terms, conditions and disclaimer information about our courses can be found on our Wider Information Set.
It should be noted that all courses are subject to periodic review, usually every five years, by the awarding partner organisations. Any potential planned changes made to course content following such reviews shall be communicated on the University Centre website and in writing to individual students / applicants.
While we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place any day of the week.
Please note: Where there is no data, the course will be new, and data will be available from the 1st year of completion.
