Course summary

The FdA Criminal Justice course is your first step towards a rewarding career in the sector. You’ll get to grips with today’s all-important issues - empowering you to make a difference. Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover a range of sociological, political, legal and cultural approaches to the study of criminal justice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll explore current issues at a local, national and international level. Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on completing your foundation degree, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress. Why study Criminal Justice at NTU in Mansfield?

• The course includes a placement alongside your studies in areas such as policing, youth justice agencies, charities and local youth groups in the Mansfield area.

• On completing this foundation degree you’ll be well-placed to go straight into the world of work and take up a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice sector.

• On completing the course, you'll be eligible to top-up to degree-level study in BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up), BA (Hons) Professional Policing or BA (Hons) Youth Justice (year two).

• NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.