21Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Central Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This is the foundation pathway for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course, however the course content covers aspects of criminology, law and policing meaning you’ll be able to progress onto any of the following courses:
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
- LLB (Hons) Law
- LLB (Hons) Law with Business
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Investigations with Digital Forensics
- BSc (Hons) Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation
- BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
- This course is an ideal pathway if you’re looking to progress on to our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice programme.
- You’ll be taught by leading academics and staff who with real world experience working in the criminal justice sector who are involved in ground-breaking research.
- You’ll learn about the criminal justice system, how crime is represented in the media and look at key topics such as criminality and victimhood.
- Be introduced to contemporary thinking about criminology with influences from sociology, psychology, politics, law and economics.
- Receive individual and tailored support so you can maximise your potential.
- Have the opportunity to work with prisons in the North West, join the Missing Persons Unit, and study abroad.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- 4K46
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
GCSE/National 4/National 5
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - MPP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MM
T Level - P
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE