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Criminal Justice
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 01/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University Centre St Helens
- Awarded by:
- University of Chester
Course summary
Are you interested in why people commit crimes and the individual and societal causes of deviant behaviour?
This Foundation Degree answers these questions and much more, as you will explore a diverse range of modules such as criminology, criminal law, deviance, psychology, and mental health.
Some of our previous graduates have secured employment with Merseyside Police, the Probation Service and the Youth Offending Service, whilst others have undertaken post-graduate study in criminology and psychology or have undertaken formal legal training.
Modules
Year 1: Victimology, Professional and Academic Development, Criminal Law, English Legal System, Introduction to Criminology, Political and Social Justice.
Year 2: Inside the Criminal Justice System, Criminal Law in Action, Researching Crime and Justice, Psychology, Mental Health and Crime, Work-Based Learning.
Assessment method
Assessment will be carried out through both formative and summative assessments. This will include presentations, case studies, essay plans, question and answer sessions, debates and literature reviews. You will also be assessed through essays, exams, reflective logs and reports.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- M900
- Institution code:
- S51
- Campus name:
- University Centre St Helens
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
No specific subjects are required.
A level - DD
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma: Pass
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8495 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8495 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8495 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8495 | 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
Please visit the University Centre St Helens' website for any potential additional costs associated with this degree.
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