HIGHER EDUCATION

Criminology and Sociology Foundation Degree

Why should I study this course?

• Delivered at CNC in familiar environment with small class sizes
• Earn as you learn – contact time delivered on one day to allow you to work part time
• Enrichment: trips (domestic and international) and guest speakers
• Gain a UCLan accredited Foundation Degree and access UCLan resources
• Develop your career – progress to UCLan for Level 6 BA (Hons)
• Develop your skills – prepare for roles e.g. in CJS
• Work placement module to get hands on experience
• Student finance available – fees £6,165/year

How will I be assessed?

• Range of assessment methods including content analysis report, portfolio, presentations
• Some modules 100% coursework
• Some modules include unseen exam (3 over two years)

What will I study?

Level 4

1. Media and Culture
2. Sociological Ways of Thinking
3. Crime and Morality
4. Skills, Research and Employability
5. Looking Beyond Crime and Criminology
6. Criminal Justice in Action

Level 5

1. Policing and Security
2. Violent Times?
3. Punishment and the Penal System
4. Work Placement
5. Research Methods 1
6. Research Methods 2

What are the requirements?

• Entry requirements – 4/5 in English Language
• UCAS points 104
• Application is via expression of interest on Cardinal Newman College website
• Interview process
• Summer preparation task will be required
• Start September 2023

Where do I get more information?

For more information about the Criminology and Sociology Foundation Degree, please contact:

Laura Scott

LScott@cardinalnewman.ac.uk

Helen McGrady-Gore

HMcGrady-Gore@cardinalnewman.ac.uk

T: 01772 460 181