BA (Hons) Criminology with Law with Foundation Year
Criminology with Law with Foundation Year
Do you want to work in law or criminology and have a fulfilling career, but you need a little more help before you can enroll in an undergraduate program? The BA (Hons) Criminology with Law with Foundation Year programme will give you the study skills you need to complete your degree, as well as an in-depth understanding of criminology and law in the UK and around the world, providing you with transferable skills for the future.
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Course Overview
Following the UK’s Ministry of Justice Digital Strategy (2025) and emphasizing digital first and practice-driven learning, the course will provide you with the cutting-edge skills required to address the sector’s present and future expectations. Along with studying the political, psychological, and sociological facets of criminology, you will also examine the connection between crime, society, and the law. You will gain extensive understanding of the reasons for crime and its legal ramifications on an individual, organizational, and societal level by doing this.
Academics and professionals with extensive industry ties and first-hand knowledge in their disciplines are teaching the course. In order to provide you with real insight into the topic, you’ll also have frequent webinars and guest lecturers that include foreign academics, senior criminal justice system personnel, lawmakers, and ex-convicts. This implies that the knowledge you acquire will have practical use in various future professional capacities.
Academics and professionals with extensive industry ties and first-hand knowledge in their disciplines are teaching the course. In order to provide you with real insight into the topic, you’ll also have frequent webinars and guest lecturers that include foreign academics, senior criminal justice system personnel, lawmakers, and ex-convicts. This implies that the knowledge you acquire will have practical use in various future professional capacities.
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Study level
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Undergraduate
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Duration
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4 years
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Foundation Year Entry Degrees
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Location
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Online
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Course details and modules
The purpose of the foundation year modules is to provide you with a customized and comprehensive introduction to university studies. By providing you with an introduction to the academic abilities and topic-specific information needed to succeed in your chosen degree subject, this first year of study will set you up for success in higher education.
The first part of your course modules will go over important academic study skills that you need to know in order to be prepared to finish your undergraduate degree. After that, you’ll study all the most recent advancements and global best practices in criminology and law, both in the UK and abroad, to equip yourself with cutting-edge knowledge and abilities. Additionally, you’ll get the opportunity to start developing your work by having it published in the Criminology and Social Science Research Journal.
The first part of your course modules will go over important academic study skills that you need to know in order to be prepared to finish your undergraduate degree. After that, you’ll study all the most recent advancements and global best practices in criminology and law, both in the UK and abroad, to equip yourself with cutting-edge knowledge and abilities. Additionally, you’ll get the opportunity to start developing your work by having it published in the Criminology and Social Science Research Journal.
Modules
You can take up to 4 years to finish each level of this course, which has a maximum duration of 12 years. However, the majority of our students want to finish their education in four or six years.
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Social World
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Examining Social Justice
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
- Becoming a Criminologist (20 credits)
- English Legal System and Legal Skills (20 credits)
- Crime 1 (20 credits)
- Civil Liberties in Practice (20 credits)
- Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
- Policing Priorities (20 credits)
- Researching the Field (20 credits)
- Defending the Realm (20 credits)
- Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
- Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
- The Prison (20 credits)
- Crime 2 (20 credits)
- Victimology (20 credits)
- Miscarriages of Justice (20 credits)
- Professional Practice: A case study (20 credits)
- Public International Law (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
Authentic assessments. No exams.
Exams are nowhere to be found! Our cutting-edge tests are entirely focused on preparing you for your profession because they are based on the real-world abilities that businesses require. Every evaluation attempts to supply you employable abilities for the future and may comprise:
- Assignments
- Essays
- Reports
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Portfolios of work
- Roleplay
- Interactive decision-making
- Research proposal
Digital Backpack
You will have access to your Digital Backpack, a collection of digital tools we’ve put together to help you achieve during your time studying with us, as soon as you enroll in our Criminology with Law with Foundation Year program.
Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:
Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:
- Office 365 subscription
- Integrated zoom video conferencing
- Careers support available, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
- Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us
- Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support.
Criminology with Law with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.
What do you need to study with us?
Our goal is to enable flexible and easy degree education so that learning can be as accessible as possible. We don’t have many requirements because of this. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer—we suggest one running the most recent version of Windows. You can access your course calendar, learning resources, support services, and our online library with nearly half a million texts via ilearn, our cloud-based virtual campus for higher education. You can also create assignments, take notes, and work with other students on your course.
If you can demonstrate to us that you have relevant job experience that calls for the use of analytical and critical thinking skills, we would be pleased to review your application. We’ll need references, proof of your prior employment, and a personal statement that highlights your drive and aptitude for pursuing this degree.
Criminology with Law with Foundation Year
Eligibility
Standard entry requirements
To be eligible for the BA (Hons) Criminology with Law with Foundation Year, you should normally have:
- At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are older than 3 years, we will also ask to see a professional CV.
Non standard entry requirements
If you can demonstrate to us that you have relevant job experience that calls for the use of analytical and critical thinking skills, we would be pleased to review your application. We’ll need references, proof of your prior employment, and a personal statement that highlights your drive and aptitude for pursuing this degree.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.
Before you start studying
Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.
Criminology with Law with Foundation Year
Career prospects
Your employment prospects are virtually endless because of the multidisciplinary character of this degree, which will provide you with transferable abilities you can apply to a variety of fascinating job pathways in fields related to law and criminology. We are therefore here to support you on your journey, regardless of whether you already have a career route in mind or are still working things out.
What will the BA (Hons) Criminology with Law with Foundation Year do for me?
With this degree, you will gain the practical skills necessary to fulfill the demands of the industry both today and in the future, combined with up-to-date understanding of the closely associated subjects of law and criminology. As you study, you’ll:
- Learn the causes and patterns of criminal behaviour at an individual and societal level
- Understand key legislation applicable to criminal behaviour alongside its application
- Develop an appreciation of the national and international contexts of criminology and law
- Reflect on what works and what doesn’t in the justice and legal system
- Explore governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in the prevention and response to crime and the application of the law
- Apply your knowledge and experience to real-life scenarios
You will receive thorough support and preparation for your university adventure during your Foundation Year, including:
Introduction and preparation: University-level teaching, learning, and evaluation techniques are presented to you in our Foundation Year courses. You’ll build a solid foundation for your degree studies by learning critical thinking skills, research strategies, and important study techniques.
Tailored assistance: our faculty members will mentor you during your Foundation Year. They’ll make sure that you have a seamless transition into your degree program and will be there to support you at every turn.
Immediate connection to your future degree: the material of your program has been thoughtfully chosen to correspond. Your selected degree will have a strong foundation if you study a Foundation Year, which will provide you with subject-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary exploration.
Better degree outcomes: your success and academic readiness are our top priorities. Through the enhancement of your self-assurance, academic proficiency, and topic comprehension, we enable you to attain optimal degree results and broaden your professional prospects.
Introduction and preparation: University-level teaching, learning, and evaluation techniques are presented to you in our Foundation Year courses. You’ll build a solid foundation for your degree studies by learning critical thinking skills, research strategies, and important study techniques.
Tailored assistance: our faculty members will mentor you during your Foundation Year. They’ll make sure that you have a seamless transition into your degree program and will be there to support you at every turn.
Immediate connection to your future degree: the material of your program has been thoughtfully chosen to correspond. Your selected degree will have a strong foundation if you study a Foundation Year, which will provide you with subject-specific knowledge and interdisciplinary exploration.
Better degree outcomes: your success and academic readiness are our top priorities. Through the enhancement of your self-assurance, academic proficiency, and topic comprehension, we enable you to attain optimal degree results and broaden your professional prospects.
criminology with Law with Foundation Year
What can I do after this course?
Gaining universal abilities that are relevant to a variety of businesses and finishing a criminology with law degree can lead to a world of opportunities in criminal justice and related disciplines. Taking everything into consideration, here are some potential career paths for you:
- Police
- Prison service
- Probation
- Paralegal
- Community Justice
- Voluntary sector
- Charities or NGOs
- Work in the government, home office, or education and more
Criminology with Law with Foundation Year
