12Nov
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Course summary
Explore crime, its causes, societal impact and criminal law, and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed for a career within the criminal justice system, both nationally and internationally. Please note that the foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus. Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course. Explore crime, its causes, societal impact and criminal law, and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed for a career within the criminal justice system, both nationally and internationally. Foundation year The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this course explores the development of legislation and case law with core academic skills. Degree Bridge the gap between theory and practice, applying legal and criminological frameworks to real-world challenges. With a focus on rigorous analysis and evaluation, you’ll explore developments within the legal system and learn how to address crime management. Modern curriculum: promotes the development of forward-thinking strategies to address current challenges such as cybercrime and criminal justice reform, allowing you to gain the analytical skills needed to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of crime and justice. Industry-focused learning: analyse and evaluate a range of topics and recent developments concerning the legal system in England and Wales and the management of crime at both local and global levels. Real-world learning: our mock courtroom allows you to take on a range of legal roles during teaching, helping you to develop the practical skills needed for future roles in criminal justice. Why study this course Foundation year
- Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
- Provides a grounding in key areas of criminal law and legal practice.
- Project-based learning: actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects. Work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Assessment is designed to replicate the work and tasks carried out by criminology and law graduates, allowing you to showcase your expertise and real-world readiness.
- Contemporary issues: course content covers a range of areas within criminology, such as victimology, criminal justice, law and advocacy.
- Academic and industry insights: You will have the opportunity to attend lectures/events led by expert speakers from agencies involved in criminal justice.2 Their insights should help provide further context on how you can apply the knowledge and skills you gain throughout the course.
- Global perspective: get a global perspective of crime and compare different methods and ideologies regarding crime prevention, management and justice.
- Build your experience: take part in authentic simulations to enhance the study of penal methods of punishment.
Modules
The foundation year offers an introduction to your chosen subject and supports you to develop the skills required for degree-level study. Modules: Introduction to the English Legal System Contract Law Criminal Law and Practice Academic and Professional Skills for Lawyers Year One This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses: Criminology BA (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigations BA (Hons) Criminology and Law BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons) Criminology and Youth Justice BA (Hons) Modules: The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour The Criminal Justice System Criminal Law and Justice Principles of Investigation: Theory and Practice Year Two Modules: Youth, Crime and Justice Policing Understanding Evidence Criminal Practice and Evidence Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice Victimology Violence and Exploitation Crime, Advice and Advocacy We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
The learning outcomes of modules, assignments and projects will be clearly stated. Your work will be marked according to how well you achieve these learning outcomes and your final feedback will refer to each outcome, as well as provide an overall percentage grade. Assessment methods vary and may include: Practical class Project performance Written practical reports Project thesis Oral presentations Tutorial tasks Assessments which take place at the end of each six-week block. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
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 .
The fees listed above reflect the Foundation year tuition fee only. To view the degree tuition fees and the most up to date fee information please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Please note, this course with a foundation year is not currently available to international students. If you do not meet the entry requirements to directly join year 1 of the degree, please visit our website to find out about our international pathways. www.coventry.ac.uk
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU