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BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year

Arden University
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Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
4 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Criminal Justice | Criminology | Sociology
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
Blended
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in criminology. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of the causes, patterns, consequences, and responses to crime, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field.


Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year is a four-year program that includes a foundation year, followed by three years of undergraduate study. The foundation year is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in higher education, while the subsequent years focus on the study of criminology.


Foundation Year

The foundation year is designed to introduce students to university-level study and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen field. The foundation year modules include:


  • Preparing for University Success
  • Exploring the Social World
  • Advancing your Academic Skills
  • Examining Social Justice
  • Planning for Your Future Success
  • Investigation & Innovation Project

Course Details and Modules

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year program includes a range of modules that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of criminology. The modules include:


  • Becoming a Criminologist (20 credits)
  • A History of Crime and Punishment (20 credits)
  • Crime, Media, and Culture (20 credits)
  • Cybercrime: The Essentials (20 credits)
  • Policing Priorities (20 credits)
  • Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
  • The Prison (20 credits)
  • Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
  • Defending the Realm (20 credits)
  • Green Criminology (20 credits)
  • Researching the Field (20 credits)
  • Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
  • Serial Killers (20 credits)
  • Victimology (20 credits)
  • Miscarriages of Justice (20 credits)
  • Professional Practice: A case study (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (40 credits)

Study Options

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year program is available to study through Arden's blended learning study mode at our campuses in London Tower Hill and Manchester. Blended learning combines face-to-face classes with online learning, providing students with the flexibility to balance their studies with other commitments.


Full-time Blended Learning

Full-time blended learning students attend classes two days a week, with the remaining study time spent on independent learning. This study mode is ideal for students who prefer the structure of regular face-to-face classes with their tutor and fellow classmates.


Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year program, students must meet the following entry requirements:


  • A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or an equivalent qualification.
  • If students do not meet these requirements, they may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced by a CV and reference.
  • English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.

Course Fees and Funding

Course fees are not available yet. However, students can find information on funding options, including tuition fee loans and maintenance loans, on the university's website.


Career Prospects

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year program provides students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a range of careers, including:


  • Criminal justice system (police, prison, or probation)
  • Criminal investigative services
  • Government, social, or community services
  • Voluntary sector
  • Working with charities
  • NGOs (non-governmental organisations)
  • Work with the Home Office
  • Higher Education

Industry Skills

The program provides students with a range of industry skills, including:


  • The knowledge and academic study skills needed to succeed at university.
  • The different causes, patterns, consequences, and responses to crime across the UK and globally.
  • Real-world criminal justice expertise directly from lecturers with a wealth of experience in their fields.
  • The modern digital and analytical tools needed to work across courts, policing, probation, prison, and victims' services.
  • Skills applicable to a range of exciting career opportunities across the sector.
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