Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Fnd) - BAHF

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Level 3 Core

Level 3

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements:
72 UCAS Tariff points from a relevant subject
</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements:
72 UCAS Tariff points from a relevant subject
</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 72 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 72 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 72 UCAS points with a maximum of 20 points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 72 UCAS points with a maximum of 20 points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: DDD</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: DDD</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Will I be interviewed?
Applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview.

Will I be interviewed?
Applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications.

Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Offerings: All

72 Offerings: All

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: Minimum of 24 Merits and 21 Passes or any other combination equivalent to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: Minimum of 24 Merits and 21 Passes or any other combination equivalent to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

OCR National acceptability
<ul>
<li>National Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

OCR National acceptability
<ul>
<li>National Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Can this course be deferred?
Yes

Can this course be deferred?
Yes Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Critically review and evaluate criminological evidence.

Prioritise time to work to strict deadlines.

Identify a range of different strategies and methods and use appropriate research tools in relation to criminological problems, including quantitative, qualitative, and evaluative techniques.

Critically evaluate the range of responses to crime and deviance and interpret the values and practices of the agencies which administer them.

Collaborate and work in co-operation with others to investigate a social question or issue.

Analyse, assess methodologically, and communicate, information and empirical research findings about crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Investigate criminological questions in relation to victimisation, crime, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these.

Appreciate the complexity of crime and victimisation, and an ability to assess the relative merits of different explanations for crime and punishment.

Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Evaluate personal and academic performance, and to recognise strengths and weaknesses in relation to these.

Investigate and understand complex problems relating to crime and criminal justice, using a range of primary and secondary methods of research to do so.

Develop critical and reasoned arguments in written and oral form.

Appreciate the social construction of crime and victimisation.

Identify the ethical issues and the range of ethical problems in research into criminological questions.

Examine the relevance of criminological work on crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance including representations of these in relation to issues of social, public and civic policy at a national, international and global level.

Present scholarly work in a professional way.

Evaluate the relationship of class, gender, age, race, ethnicity and other social demographic factors to crime, victimisation, and responses to these phenomena.

Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the social and historical development of criminal justice institutions; the changing values governing practice in these institutions, including human rights; the structure and culture of these institutions; and new and emergent issues facing criminal justice institutions in the 21st century.

Assess the ethical issues arising in particular research situations.

Appreciate the relationship between criminological theory and empirical evidence in relation to the investigation of issues relating to crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Display an advanced ability to use IT to access topical sources and information.

Appreciate the nature of criminological questions and their investigation.

Appreciate the distinctive character of criminal justice as an academic discipline, and its relationship to other social science disciplines.

Self-manage learning, utilising time management and effective planning strategies.

Communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written communication.

Design research appropriately in relation to a specific problem, how to gather, retrieve, and synthesise information, including comparative data; and understand how to evaluate research data, including both quantitative and qualitative data.

Course Catalogue

Criminal Justice - 40293 - BA (Hons) (Fnd)