University Campus Oldham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Interested in studying criminology, but lack the formal qualifications to apply for a degree? Looking to return to education? The Criminology and Criminal Justice Foundation degree with foundation entry is a great option to get you on the pathway to degree study. The foundation entry year will support you to develop the academic, research and presentation skills needed to continue on our FdA in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Along the way, you will gain exciting insights into key areas of criminology including; explaining criminality, Human Trafficking, Understanding Morality and Crime, and Exploring Causation. You will also benefit from small group sessions and one to one support from a skilled teaching team. The criminology community at UCO is thriving and offers students an excellent opportunity to attend varied trips during their study (such as overnight prison stays, court visits and international visits).
Modules
Foundation Year: Academic Skills for Higher Education, Verbal Skills, Rights and Debating, Introduction to Criminology and Sociology, Issues in Sociology, Issues in Criminology and Introduction to Psychology 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 and 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
31Jan
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:
- LL30
- Institution code:
- O10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Other
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7500 | Year 1 |
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
Any additional costs will be detailed on the course pages at www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/
Provider information
University Campus Oldham
Oldham Business Centre
University Way
Oldham
OL1 1BB