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Crime and Criminal Justice with foundation year
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Course summary
The University of Greater Manchester’s BA (Hons) Crime and Criminal Justice with foundation year degree investigates the approaches applied to crime, deviance and victimisation. Our industry-experienced academic staff will support you to develop core skills in working with offenders, crime intelligence, investigation and interviewing, crime scene management, preparing for court and presenting a case profile.
Crime is evolving. New technologies and more complex societal pressures are leading to new criminal activities. Our BA (Hons) Crime and Criminal Justice with foundation year degree is designed to educate future criminal justice professionals. We offer you the deep understanding of the causes of crime, criminal behaviour and how to combat crime that are needed for a career safeguarding the public, supporting victims, protecting the vulnerable, and helping to rehabilitate offenders.
The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of criminal justice and social science alongside professional and academic skills development. It is designed to prepare you for degree level study.
Throughout the course, we’ll guide you as you investigate the individual, social, legal and political forces that shape both crime and how it is controlled, as well as the interrelationships between research, theory, policy and practice in criminal justice. Areas such as criminal investigation, multi-agency working, ethics and diversity, the penal system, mental health, human rights, social justice, restorative justice, community safety, poverty, and safeguarding people at risk will be addressed, along with specific crimes such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender and domestic violence, hate crime and terrorism, youth crime, illegal drug use and anti-social behaviour.
Our academic staff come from a diverse range of professional criminal justice backgrounds. They will encourage and support you to develop the practical skills, academic knowledge, and personal qualities (such as grit and resilience) needed to succeed in this dynamic sector.
Modules
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Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L301
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Greater Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- L301
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Social science and public service related subjects are preferred.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
If you don’t have the above qualifications but possess relevant vocational experience in the criminal justice sector, we’ll be delighted to consider your application.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/course/AAL011-F-UOB-FX
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- To successfully complete the course, you'll be required to undertake voluntary work with relevant organisations. The timing and amount of voluntary activity is flexible, but as a guideline, we'd expect you to undertake 4-10 hours per week, in addition to the employability module elements of the course. These voluntary activities will involve regular unsupervised access to children, vulnerable adults and/or sensitive data, also known as regulated activity. The organisations will therefore require an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. You don't need to apply for DBS Enhanced Disclosure before starting the course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU & International | £17500* |
* 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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