Criminology with Social Sciences Foundation Year

Want to explore sociology, psychology, social work or adult nursing practice but not quite ready to study at degree level?

Leading directly on to our highly regarded sport, health and social sciences courses, this one-year foundation programme will equip you with the skills you’ll need to progress on to a full degree. You'll be introduced to the expectations of university life and be supported in taking your first steps in - or returning to - higher education.

On this practical, career-focused foundation year, you’ll begin by studying a broad subject area, aimed at helping you to build your work-ready skills and personal development, while focusing on what it means to be a professional in the fields of sport, health and social sciences.

You'll then have the opportunity to delve further into your chosen pathway, exploring theoretical and practical foundations, and approaches to learning, while gaining an understanding of professional practice and career development in that subject area.

Who this course is for
The Health, Sport and Social Sciences Foundation Year is perfect for those who wish to study for a full honours degree in the areas of social sciences, sport, or health but might not meet the entry requirements. Upon completion of the foundation year, students will be able to progress directly on to the first year of one of our sport-, health-, or social sciences-related undergraduate degrees.

FOUNDATION YEAR
CORE MDOULES

Work-Ready Professional Skills
Wellness, Recreation, Society
Investigating in the Social Sciences (Social Science Pathway)
Mental Health, Wellbeing and Wellness (Social Science Pathway)

YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES

Criminal Justice Process
Police and Social Control
The Criminal Mind: Understanding and Applying Theory
Future Criminology: AI, Crime, and Career

YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES

Criminological Fieldwork: Methods and Practice
Global Crime and Justice
Digital Justice: AI, Crime, and Analytics

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Punishment, Resistance and Desistance
True Crime in the Information Age

FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES

Professional Practice, Ethics, and Leadership
Dangerous Offenders
Applied Criminology: Final Project

OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Radicalisation to Terror: Ideology, Threat and Political Violence
Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice

You may be assessed by a combination of:
Written assessments
Written exams
Portfolios
Workshops
Individual presentations
Group presentations
Fieldwork
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.