“Criminology gave me a whole new perspective on crime and justice—I now understand why crimes happen and how societies respond to them.”
BA (Hons) & Foundation Year
This course provides practical insights into the evolving field of criminology, equipping you with the skills to excel in various roles across the sector. You’ll gain knowledge of crime causes, patterns, and responses, alongside expertise in digital tools and real-world justice systems. Comprehensive support during the Foundation Year ensures you’re fully prepared for university-level study and future career success.
Key Facts
BA (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Sunderland, Derby, Cardiff, Swansea
Are you interested in a career in criminology but unsure about taking the first step? This program provides the support and foundation needed to complete a full degree with confidence while preparing you for impactful roles across the criminology sector.
This programme provides a strong foundation in criminology, covering crime theories, victimisation, the criminal justice system, and societal responses to crime. It integrates insights from psychology and sociology to offer a well-rounded perspective.
This program equips you with a theoretical understanding of behavior, victimization, the socio-legal landscape, and societal responses to crime. You’ll explore the workings of the criminal justice system, media portrayals of crime, approaches to social control, and the intersection of criminology with disciplines like psychology and sociology.
The course examines a wide spectrum of criminal activities, victimization experiences, and miscarriages of justice. From studying serial killers and violent offenders to analyzing significant cases such as Zahid Mubarak, Stephen Lawrence, Sarah Everard, and Mark Duggan, the program offers a comprehensive view of today’s justice system.
Led by academics and practitioners with expertise in victim support, crime prevention, social care, and more, this program ensures you develop the skills needed to address current challenges and anticipate future demands in the field. Whether your goal is to work in policing, probation, human rights, criminal investigation, or intelligence services, this course prepares you for success.
“Criminology gave me a whole new perspective on crime and justice—I now understand why crimes happen and how societies respond to them.”
Our foundation year modules have been designed to give you a tailored and fully supportive introduction to university study. This first year will prepare you for success in higher education by introducing you to the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge required to excel in criminology.
Your remaining modules have a holistic and applied focus to reflect the real-world criminal justice skills you need to excel in your future career. They cover areas such as state and corporate crime, intelligence policing, terrorism, human trafficking, serious and organised crime, cybersecurity, serial killers, contemporary policing issues, and more.
Just some of the fascinating modules you’ll study on this course include:
Crimes of the Powerful
Examine state-driven and state-corporate illegal activities, from police brutality to corporate corruption. Investigate hidden aspects of criminology through cases like genocide and white-collar crime, shedding light on the dynamics of power.
Defending the Realm
Explore intelligence policing, its role in decision-making, and its challenges in combating global crime. Understand the complexities of intelligence operations by analysing real-world cases like Operational Forte and Morecambe Bay’s Cockling Disaster.
Policing Priorities
Trace the evolution of policing through history to the present day. Navigate issues like policing by consent, police culture, safeguarding, and the changing landscape of policing, providing a comprehensive understanding of modern policing dynamics.
Preparing for University Success
Exploring the Social World
Advancing your Academic Skills
Examining Social Justice
Planning for Your Future Success
Investigation & Innovation Project
Becoming a Criminologist (20 credits)
A History of Crime and Punishment (20 credits)
Crime, Media, and Culture (20 credits)
Cybercrime: The Essentials (20 credits)
Policing Priorities (20 credits)
Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
The Prison (20 credits)
Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
Defending the Realm (20 credits)
Green Criminology (20 credits)
Researching the Field (20 credits)
Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
Serial Killers (20 credits)
Victimology (20 credits)
Miscarriages of Justice (20 credits)
Professional Practice: A case study (20 credits)
Dissertation (40 credits)
At Central Core of Education, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.
Option 1
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills
Option 2
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond
Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Central Core of Education today for personalized support and guidance.