18Oct
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore criminological issues, forensic psychology, and the psychology of crime and mental health to help build an impactful career in preventative education and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system and beyond. 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 our 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. 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 This interdisciplinary course offers a chance to explore crime and criminal justice through critical perspectives and psychological insights. By applying theory to real-world settings, you should gain the skills needed to address key societal issues and prepare for an impactful, rewarding career in this field.
- Contemporary curriculum: gain expert insights into crime prevention, rehabilitation, witness and victim trauma, and the inner workings of the justice system.
- Interdisciplinary Knowledge: this course offers a nuanced perspective on crime and justice by merging criminological theories with psychological principles, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Industry-focused learning: our approach combines innovative teaching methods and immersive simulations in our mock prison cells and moot room to prepare you for the complexities of crime and justice, ensuring your learning is directly aligned with current challenges in the criminal justice system.
- Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.
- Provides a grounding in key areas of criminal law and legal practice.
- Specialised topics: specialise in an exciting range of topics and themes within the programme. These include the psychology of criminal behaviour, rehabilitation and criminal justice, psychology in forensic contexts and punishment and control.
- Project-based learning: actively engage in real-world, meaningful projects and work on complex problems. Create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Assessments are designed to reflect the type of work and tasks carried out by those working in criminology and psychology. They may include the production of opinion pieces, reports and research papers, posters and infographics, as well as problem-solving scenarios such as assessment centre exercises. These are designed to showcase your expertise and real-world readiness.
- Impactful work: graduates can expect to make a real difference by working on crime prevention, rehabilitation and justice reform, helping to create safer, more equitable communities.
- Applied learning: the course provides a deep understanding of the psychological factors influencing criminal actions and societal responses, helping to prepare you to work within systems that deal with offenders, victims and law enforcement.
- Academic community: learning experiences are designed to be built around collaboration and research, taught by a team of accessible criminologists and psychologists.
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) Your first year aims to give you a thorough grounding in the study of crime, criminal behaviour, justice, and the law in a global context. Working alongside students from Criminology, and Criminology and Law, you will not only develop the knowledge you need to progress in your degree, but also be encouraged to think critically about the issues, see crime from legal and moral viewpoints, and be creative in finding solutions to problems. Modules: The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour The Criminal Justice System Crime Patterns and Analysis Principles of Investigation: Theory and Practice Year Two: Crime, Nature and Resistance Psychology in Forensic Contexts Policing Punishment and Control 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 years 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: Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice Forensic Mental Health Victimology Option modules, Choose one from the following two modules: Aggression, Violence and Serious Offending Violence and Exploitation 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 foundation year will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module and may include: Practical class and project performance Written practical reports Project thesis Oral presentations Tutorial tasks Assessments 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. 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.
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