Foundation Degree Criminology & Criminal Justice

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1 Foundation Degree Criminology & Criminal Justice

2 Choose Criminology & Criminal Justice Why do people commit crime? How should society deal with offenders? How can crime be prevented? These fascinating social and political questions are just some of the issues investigated by criminology and criminal justice experts. Careers Employment prospects are varied and the transferable skills developed on this degree open up career opportunities in a diverse range of settings. Many criminology and criminal justice graduates pursue careers in crime prevention; including work with offenders and potential offenders, social inclusion and law enforcement. Opportunities also exist in crime analysis and research, within charities and in the private sector. Below is just a small sample of the career opportunities available. Career Degrees Our Foundation Degree in Criminology & Criminal Justice is part of Runshaw College s suite of Career Degrees, designed to help our graduates stand out from the crowd in today s competitive job market. Career Degrees combine a prestigious Foundation Degree validated by the University of (UCLan), with additional qualifications and employability skills to ensure you re ahead of the game when looking for your first graduate job! As society s interest in crime grows, new areas for criminological investigation are continually evolving and career opportunities related to understanding, preventing and controlling crime are on the increase. In England & Wales alone the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) employs more than 43,000 people, overseeing offender management, prisons and probation. HM Courts & Tribunals Service employs almost 18,000 staff operating from around 500 locations. It handles over 2 million criminal cases, 1.8 million civil claims, more than 150,000 family law disputes and almost 800,000 tribunal cases annually. The home office employs over 27,000 staff, leading on UK immigration, drugs policy and counter-terrorism.* Coupled with traditional criminal justice agencies such as the police, probation and prison service, career opportunities in the sector are diverse. Our innovative Career Degree offers those interested in issues of how crime is defined, perceived as a problem and managed in modern society, an opportunity to undertake a comprehensive study of this area. It looks at the widespread and growing interest in crime, the nature of crime in society, theories of crime and the nature/function of the main criminal justice agencies. *Sources: Ministry of Justice NOMS Workforce Statistics Bulletin (June 2015); Office for National Statistics; Government Statistics; Home Office. Criminal Justice System HM Courts & Tribunal Service Youth Offending Teams & Youth Justice Crown Prosecution Service Crime & Disorder Partnerships Criminal Justice Social Work Police Prison Service Probationary Service Victim Support Top up your degree Foundation Degrees are recognised qualifications in their own right, equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree. Many of our graduates chose to top-up their Foundation Degree to a full honours degree by applying to the final year of the BA (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of (UCLan), in Preston. If you wish to progress to an alternative university, you are strongly advised to research the entry qualifications required for your chosen course prior to enrolling at Runshaw College. Duration Full-time (2 days per week) over 2 years at Runshaw s Euxton Lane Campus in Chorley. Additional professional qualifications are available to study as part of this Career Degree, which will require additional hours to complete. Accreditation Approved and awarded by National Crime Agency National Offender Management Service Community & Voluntary Organisations Drug & Alcohol Services Local Government Civil Service Private Security Border Agency Research & Journalism

3 The benefits additional professional qualifications (at no extra cost) to ensure you are well qualified and employable when you graduate. These are the Certificate in Knowledge of Policing* accredited by Skills for Justice and CMI Leadership & Management Award at Level 4. The Certificate in Knowledge of Policing is becoming the new entry requirement for the police; the MET and Cheshire Police are already making this a joining pre-requisite and Lancashire and Cumbria police will be introducing this as an entry requirement. The CMI Leadership & Management Award at Level 4 is a nationally recognised qualification sought after by employers and designed to develop your leadership skills. a work placement module aimed at providing you with, and gaining you credit for, practical learning opportunities within the criminology/criminal justice sector, setting you ahead of the game when you graduate. study visits to enhance your knowledge and bring learning to life. You will have the opportunity to join an overseas study tour, for example to San Francisco or Krakow, which will be partly subsidised by Runshaw College. You will also participate in up to 3 local/regional trips each year, such as visits to Preston Prison, Preston Police HQ, Preston Crown Court and Her Majesty s Youth Offenders Institution (HMYOI) at Thorn Cross in Warrington. There will be no fees associated with local/regional visits, but you may be expected to meet at a local venue rather than College and will be responsible for any personal spending money. superb teaching and learning delivered by a highly qualified team. Our students achieve excellent grades and student satisfaction is outstanding. guest speaker visits and strong links with the British Red Cross, RAF, fire, probation, court, police and prison services to further develop your knowledge of the world of criminology and criminal justice. team building activities designed to develop the communication and team working skills employers seek. a compact timetable providing you with the opportunity, freedom and flexibility during the remainder of the week, to organise your time to suit your personal circumstances and to gain valuable work experience. class sizes that provide you with a more personal teaching and learning experience. You ll experience all the advantages of a large university education, combined with all the benefits of studying in a supportive learning environment. an annual tuition fee, currently 6,000, which is lower than many universities. (If you wish to top up your degree at UCLan, you will be subject to UCLan tuition fees). talk to employers about job prospects at events such as the Runshaw Careers Fair. *This programme is delivered and operated by Academy Recruit Training Ltd, a College of Policing approved provider.

4 Course Content Moving on... Krakow, Poland SAN FRANCISCO Year 1 Crime & Society Introduction to Criminal Process & Procedure Substance Misuse & Crime Key Thinkers in Criminology Crime & Morality Criminal Extremism Year 2 Critical Thinkers in Criminology Understanding Policing Serial Murder Controversial Issues in Prisons Criminal Law Doing Social Research We are committed to providing you with an outstanding opportunity to go from a fully supported undergraduate, to an independent, critical thinking, and objective individual when you leave us. To achieve this, we go the extra mile to support you in progressing to higher level studies or employment. Our students progress to a wide range of careers and further fields of study. Below are the destinations of just a few of our recent graduates. Profile Thomas Almond Dale Spence Dale completed a BTEC National Diploma in Public Services at Runshaw Sixth Form after which his tutors recommended progressing to the BA (Hons) in Criminology & Criminal Justice at Runshaw College. I chose to study the degree at Runshaw as I knew the tutors, it was close to home and I wanted the extra support of studying the first year of the degree at the College. I had also enjoyed the Criminal Justice module in the BTEC National Diploma in Public Services, so I knew I would enjoy the subject. Kathy Forgione Hema Limbachia Etihad Stadium, Manchester Berlin, Germany Runshaw is a great place to start your degree, the support is excellent. The teachers are helpful and always there to give advice and direction in order for you to achieve your best. As the class sizes are much smaller than at university, it allows you to engage in class conversations and get to know everyone. As the degree is taught over two days, it also allows me time to work and earn whilst studying. London... Imperial War Museum, Manchester

5 Entry Requirements 200 UCAS points plus GCSE English at grade A* - C or equivalent. You may also qualify for the course if you have other qualifications or relevant life or work experience. How to apply You will need to complete a UCAS application on-line. Simply visit and click on Apply or track your application. Please use the information below when applying. Criminology & Criminal Justice UCAS Code: CJ57 Institution Code Name: RUNSH Institution Code: R88 Short Form of Course: FD/CCJ Further Information Full course details are available from our website at or by contacting the course team leader Peter Lamb. Peter Lamb at [email protected] Runshaw College Euxton Lane Chorley PR7 6AQ [email protected] The information in this leaflet is correct at the time of going to press. AW 16/10/15