BA (Hons) Criminology With Foundation Year
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Do you want to work in criminology in the future, but you’re not sure if you’re ready for college coursework? Your BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year program will equip you with the necessary tools to confidently finish your degree and set you up for lucrative professions in the field of criminology.
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Course Overview
Gaining a theoretical understanding of behavior, victimization, the socio-legal context, and social reactions to crime is made possible by the criminology program. In addition, you’ll look at how the criminal justice system functions, how crime and victimization are portrayed in the media, how society views crime, and how social control will develop in the future. Through the prism of international criminological theories, all these aspects and more are thoroughly examined. Complementing this analysis are insights from adjacent fields such as psychology and sociology.
You will explore a wide range of criminal activity, victimization experiences, and miscarriages of justice over the course. The show provides a thorough analysis of the current criminal justice system, covering everything from in-depth investigations of violent offenders and serial killers to examining key cases like that of Zahid Mubarak, Stephen Lawrence, Sarah Everard, and Mark Duggan. This will get you ready for jobs in human rights, criminal investigation, intelligence services, or as a police or probation officer.
The course’s staff consists of academics, professionals, and researchers with a broad range of backgrounds in social work, victim support, crime prevention, case management, and other fields. This dynamic combination of expertise ensures that you will gain the skills necessary to meet the industry’s current difficulties as well as its future needs.
You will explore a wide range of criminal activity, victimization experiences, and miscarriages of justice over the course. The show provides a thorough analysis of the current criminal justice system, covering everything from in-depth investigations of violent offenders and serial killers to examining key cases like that of Zahid Mubarak, Stephen Lawrence, Sarah Everard, and Mark Duggan. This will get you ready for jobs in human rights, criminal investigation, intelligence services, or as a police or probation officer.
The course’s staff consists of academics, professionals, and researchers with a broad range of backgrounds in social work, victim support, crime prevention, case management, and other fields. This dynamic combination of expertise ensures that you will gain the skills necessary to meet the industry’s current difficulties as well as its future needs.
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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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Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds or Online
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Course details and modules
The foundation year modules are intended to provide you with a customized and comprehensive introduction to university life. By providing you with an introduction to the academic abilities and subject-specific knowledge needed to succeed in criminology, this first year will set you up for success in your next academic endeavor.
The remaining modules in your program are applied and holistic in nature, reflecting the practical criminal justice abilities you will need to succeed in your future profession. They address topics like cybercrime, cyberterrorism, human trafficking, state and corporate crime, cyberintelligence, terrorism, serial killers, modern policing difficulties, and more.
Among the many interesting modules you will learn in this course are:
The remaining modules in your program are applied and holistic in nature, reflecting the practical criminal justice abilities you will need to succeed in your future profession. They address topics like cybercrime, cyberterrorism, human trafficking, state and corporate crime, cyberintelligence, terrorism, serial killers, modern policing difficulties, and more.
Among the many interesting modules you will learn in this course are:
Crimes of the Powerful
Investigate criminal acts by the state and state-run corporations, such as corporate corruption and police brutality. Examine obscure facets of criminology by examining situations such as white-collar crime and genocide, which illuminate power relations.
Defending the Realm
Examine intelligence policing’s function in decision-making and the difficulties it faces in the fight against international crime. Analyze real-world examples such as the Cockling Disaster in Morecambe Bay and Operation Forte to gain an understanding of the intricacies involved in intelligence operations.
Policing Priorities
Follow the development of law enforcement from its inception to the present. Provide a thorough grasp of the complexities of contemporary policing by navigating topics including policing by consent, police culture, safeguarding, and the evolving policing landscape.
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Modules
This course can be completed in 4–12 years, which means you have up to 3 years to finish each level. However, the majority of our students want to finish their education in four or six years.
The first part of your studies will cover important academic study skills that you need to know before moving on to Level 4 introductions to criminology and cybercrime. At Level 5, you will be able to select one of these courses, where your remaining modules will assist you in gaining the most recent industry-specific abilities that employers are looking for.
The first part of your studies will cover important academic study skills that you need to know before moving on to Level 4 introductions to criminology and cybercrime. At Level 5, you will be able to select one of these courses, where your remaining modules will assist you in gaining the most recent industry-specific abilities that employers are looking for.
- 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)
- A History of Crime and Punishment (20 credits)
- Crime, Media, and Culture (20 credits)
- Cybercrime: The Essentials (20 credits)
- Policing Priorities (20 credits)
- Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
- The Prison (20 credits)
- Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
- Defending the Realm (20 credits)
- Green Criminology (20 credits)
- Researching the Field (20 credits)
- Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
- Serial Killers (20 credits)
- Victimology (20 credits)
- Miscarriages of Justice (20 credits)
- Professional Practice: A case study (20 credits)
- Dissertation (40 credits)
Authentic assessments. No exams.
No exams in sight! You’ll find that our innovative assessments have a real-world focus and are embedded with real skills you can use in your future career.
Study support
Custom-made support for your criminology degree studies
This course includes a personalized support system in addition to the vast resources offered to all Arden students to ensure your academic success. This comprises:
– Engagement checks to make sure you have the resources and assistance needed to turn in assignments.
– Engagement checks to make sure you have the resources and assistance needed to turn in assignments.
- Academic personal tutor scheme for personalised support and guidance.
- Weekly virtual programme team lead drop-ins for any questions you have.
- Assessment workshops to clarify assessment requirements, marking criteria, and learning objectives.
- Formative submission opportunities and feedback across all modules.
- Office hours with module leaders, including a booking system for 1:1 support.
- Additional academic support workshops in collaboration with our library and academic skills tutors.
Gain real-world experience while you study
With this degree, you have the opportunity to obtain valuable experience that will set you apart from the competition.
– Virtual Programme Group (VPG): Students can work with the school’s Programme Development Team to shape our programmes through VPG. Selected students will play a pivotal part in creating new degrees by offering the team invaluable feedback.
– Volunteer Lecturing Assistant (VLA): Working with our faculty, you will develop your confidence, acquire useful experience instructing at the postsecondary level, and add to this lively learning environment. Academics will assist you by providing direction, instruction, and assistance.
– Volunteer Research Assistant (VRA): Under the guidance of a staff member, a VRA will support teaching staff or our partner organizations with ongoing projects while honing their research design and application abilities. Additionally, it will assist you in expanding your network inside the research setting.
– Virtual Programme Group (VPG): Students can work with the school’s Programme Development Team to shape our programmes through VPG. Selected students will play a pivotal part in creating new degrees by offering the team invaluable feedback.
– Volunteer Lecturing Assistant (VLA): Working with our faculty, you will develop your confidence, acquire useful experience instructing at the postsecondary level, and add to this lively learning environment. Academics will assist you by providing direction, instruction, and assistance.
– Volunteer Research Assistant (VRA): Under the guidance of a staff member, a VRA will support teaching staff or our partner organizations with ongoing projects while honing their research design and application abilities. Additionally, it will assist you in expanding your network inside the research setting.
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Digital Backpack
You will have access to your Digital Backpack, a collection of digital tools we’ve put together to help you succeed during your time studying with us, as soon as you enroll for your criminology degree.
Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:
- Office 365 subscription
- Integrated zoom video conferencing
- Careers support in-person and online available through Arden Futures, 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
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.
Eligibility
To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology 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.
- If you do not meet these requirements, you may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced by a CV and reference.
- We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without foundation year. To view the course details, please click here.
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.
Career prospects
This course gives you the groundwork you need for more research in the topic as well as a variety of transferable, general skills that will enable you to use your knowledge in a variety of contexts.
What will the BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year do for me?
After completing this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the current state of the criminology discipline that you may use to your advantage in your next position. Among the many things you will discover are:
- The knowledge and academic study skills needed to succeed at university.
- The different causes, patterns, consequences, and responses to crime across the UK and globally.
- Real-world criminal justice expertise directly from lecturers with a wealth of experience in their fields.
- The modern digital and analytical tools needed to work across courts, policing, probation, prison, and victims’ services.
- Skills applicable to a range of exciting career opportunities across the sector.
During your Foundation Year, you’ll get comprehensive support and preparation for your university journey, 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 eventual degree: This courses are carefully aligned with the content of your program. 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.
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 eventual degree: This courses are carefully aligned with the content of your program. 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.
What can I do after this course?
After you graduate with a degree in criminology, you’ll be well-positioned for a variety of fascinating opportunities. In addition to providing access to master’s-level coursework, your degree will open doors in the following fields:
- Criminal justice system (police, prison, the courts, or probation)
- Criminal investigation
- Criminal Justice research
- Government, social, or community services
- Voluntary sector
- Working with charities
- NGOs (non-governmental organisations)
- Work with the home office
- Higher education
