University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Criminology is the study of crime. Here at UCO we give you the tools to understand what constitutes crime and offer ways of addressing crime in our society. Studying the FdA in criminology and criminal justice is a great way to start a journey towards employment in the criminal justice system, social work or relevant charitable organisations. It will enable you to develop your critical, analytical and interpretive skills in order to forge a deeper criminological understanding of the world around you. This course can be followed by the all-new FdA to new modules designed around more contemporary criminological concepts including Comparative Criminology and Zemiology, as well as undertaking and developing a dissertation project of your choosing. Studying this course, you will gain knowledge and understanding of a complex range of sociological, psychological and biological perspectives which influence people to commit crime. Critically analyse and challenge these perspectives in order to better understand the influences and harms within society.
Modules
Level 4 : Beyond Crime and Criminology Skills, Research, and Employability History of Criminal Justice Crime and Morality Key Approaches in Criminology Criminal Justice in Action Level 5: Mandatory Modules Research Methods and Theory 1 Research Methods and Theory 2 Understanding Policing and Security Youth Justice Optional Modules: Violence Against Women and Girls Drugs, Crime and Society Work Placement
Assessment method
The course is delivered using a range of contemporary methods including ‘traditional’ lectures, interactive lectures, workshops, seminars, debates, Virtual learning and self-directed study. The course is assessed using a range of methods including essays, examinations, presentations, reports, reflections, research projects.
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:
- LL31
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students where English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 or above or equivalent.
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8000 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Campus Oldham
Oldham Business Centre
University Way
Oldham
OL1 1BB