This course is designed for students who would like to work in public services and for those who have an interest in entering the world of criminology and related public service employment.
The course will help you to understand how society functions, how criminals are conditioned to behave, and the role of public services in a changing society. It will also look at how public services can use this information to be more effective in the fight against crime. Upon successful completion, you will finish with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge that enables you to progress to a relevant final year top-up degree.
Modules may include:
This course is designed for students who would like to work in public services and for those who have an interest in entering the world of criminology and related public service employment.
The course will help you to understand how society functions, how criminals are conditioned to behave, and the role of public services in a changing society. It will also look at how public services can use this information to be more effective in the fight against crime. Upon successful completion, you will finish with relevant theoretical and practical knowledge that enables you to progress to a relevant final year top-up degree.
Modules may include:
The social and study spaces at UCS are great. I particularly like the Learning Resource Centre. Our teachers are always really helpful and give loads of support with assignments. I’m really interested in the Criminology aspects of my course, and hope to move on to a BA (Hons) top-up after I graduate from UCS.
Upon successful completion of this course you may be able to top-up to a full Honours Degree. Many of our graduates have taken up employment in the public services sector including the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services, HM Forces, HM Prison Service and outdoor education and activity centres.
Typically entrants will possess:
Mature applicants with relevant experience who do not have the stated entry requirements are encouraged to apply.
The course fee is £8500.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please read our 'Fees and Funding' page.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.