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Public Services and Criminology at University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College - UCAS

Course summary

This course is designed for students who would like to work in public services and for those who have an interest in entering the world of criminology and related public service employment. The course will help you to understand how society functions, how criminals are conditioned to behave, and the role of public services in a changing society. It will also look at how public services can use this information to be more effective in the fight against crime. Upon successful completion, you will finish with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge that enables you to progress to a relevant final year top-up degree. Modules may include: • Introduction to the Criminal Justice System • The Mind of a Criminal • Victims, Victimology and Restorative Justice • Organisational Performance and Change • Ethics in the Balance. Teaching and Assessment The course is delivered using various methods, including lectures, seminars, presentations and practicals. Assessment will be through assignments or essays, portfolios, practical assessments and presentations. Progression Opportunities Upon successful completion of this course you may be able to top-up to a full Honours Degree. Many of our graduates have taken up employment in the public services sector including the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, HM Forces, HM Prison Service and outdoor education and activity centres.

Modules

The modules studied may include: • Introduction to the Criminal Justice System • The Mind of a Criminal • Victims, Victimology and Restorative Justice Organisational Performance and Change • Ethics in the Balance.

Assessment method

The course is delivered using various methods, including lectures, seminars, presentations and practicals. Assessment will be through assignments or essays, portfolios, practical assessments and presentations.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L437
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Taunton Campus
Campus code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

students are also required to have 4 GCSEs grades 4-9 including Maths and English (or a recognised equivalent Level 2)


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Public Services and Criminology at University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College - UCAS