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Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
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Location
Bishop Burton
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
10-SEP-24
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
The FdA in Criminology and Criminal Justice facilitates students with the skills to explore and analyse the way in which society perceives and tackles crime. Students will study the social differences that impact society such as gender, age, religion and social class race.The programme provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a career within the criminal justice sector or continue their studies onto a relevant 'top-up' degree.
What will I study?Year 1 (Level 4): - Academic and Professional Skills- Work Based Learning 1- Crime Fundamentals- Crime Process and Procedure- Social Research- Youth DevianceYear 2 (Level 5):- Work Based Learning 2- Social Research- Victimology- Crime Creation- Drugs and Society- Crime and Law.
Learning and Teaching ApproachThis programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students learning styles and preferences.For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically.
Contact TimeApproximately 16 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, debates and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week). A part-time option is also available.Students can expect to receive their timetables during induction week.
What else can I expect?- Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.- Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.- Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.- Our experienced Life Coaches are on hand to help you through your University journey from mentoring and coaching to health, wellbeing and resilience. Learn more about how our Life Coaches can support you: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/university-centre/life-skills-team-at-ucbb- Talks from a range of visiting speakers.- Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.- Students have access to a range of support through our study skills, and health and wellbeing teams. Further information can be found on our website: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/student-support- Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.
Career OpportunitiesThe whole programme is designed with the Criminal Justice Sector and gives employment opportunities throughout the sector. Our students have gone on to gain employment as Police Constables, Prison Officers, Probation Officers and support networks for ex-offenders. Current students are volunteering as Police Specials.
Application deadline
31 January
Modules
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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Campus address
Bishop Burton College, Bishop Burton, Beverley, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU17 8QG, England