Course summary
The Integrated Foundation Year programme offers a new and exciting route into studying for a degree, attracting ambitious and driven students who are willing to learn and advance, no matter what their educational background. If you have non-standard qualifications or do not quite meet the admissions requirements for BA (Hons) Criminal & Corporate Investigation, The University of Northampton can offer you a fantastic opportunity to study a four year BA (Hons) Criminal & Corporate Investigation programme which includes the Integrated Foundation Year. The Integrated Foundation Year will help you develop the confidence and academic skills you need, in order to successfully progress to the full award. The Integrated Foundation Year provides a practical and group-based approach to learning that supports your development and your transition to Higher Education, whilst introducing you to key ideas and skills used by Investigators. We are also committed to engaging you with specialist Investigative Practice modules from the outset. By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:
- If you join us, you will experience student life at the University’s new £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024**.
- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that If you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
Modules
INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR: Stage One A • Transition to University – Learning to Learn (Compulsory) • Investigating Your Subject (Compulsory) • Foundation in Crime and Law (Compulsory) • Negotiated Learning Project (Compulsory)• Stage One B • Law and The Criminal Justice System (Compulsory) • Introduction to Evidence and Procedure (Compulsory) • Crime and Criminality (Compulsory) • Legislation for Policing and Investigators (Compulsory) • Introduction to Investigative Interviewing (Compulsory) • Theoretical Concepts in Crime Scene Investigations (Compulsory) • Introduction to Academic Methods and Research (Compulsory) STAGE 2: • Crime and Criminal Investigation (Compulsory) • Investigation and Investigating Interviewing 2 (Compulsory) • The Management of Major Investigations (Compulsory) • Investigating Serious and Organised Crime (Compulsory) • Covert Investigations (Compulsory) • Research Skills for Investigations (Compulsory) • Open Source Intelligence for Investigations (Compulsory) STAGE 3: • Independent Study (Compulsory) • Cyber Crime (Compulsory) • Advanced Evidence and Procedure (Compulsory) • Employment Investigations (Compulsory) • Miscarriages of Justice (Compulsory) Module information is quoted for 24/25 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 25/26 entry modules will be released in June 2025.
Assessment method
Assessment are varied and consist of: • presentations • essays • assignments • skills labs • practical exercises • reports • reflective accounts and video presentations • exams and multiple choice tests. Paper based assignments are submitted electronically and are returned within 3 weeks.
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L430
- Institution code:
- N38
- Campus name:
- Waterside Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - DEE - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCC - BCC
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher - DD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - P3, P3, P3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - MPP
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH
Clearing contact details
Clearing
01604 214808
Additional information
8.00 am to 5.00 pm