Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Foundation Degree Arts - FDA

Level 5 Core

Level 5 

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Structure

Scottish Higher - 72 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced Higher

Scottish Higher - 72 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced Higher Offerings: All

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

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

72 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted.

72 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted. Offerings: All

Any combination of Distinctions and Merits that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject

Any combination of Distinctions and Merits that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject Offerings: All

72 UCAS points. Maximum of 20 UCAS Tariff points at Ordinary Level

72 UCAS points. Maximum of 20 UCAS Tariff points at Ordinary Level Offerings: All

72 UCAS points Offerings: All

26 IB points Offerings: All

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or acceptable equivalent.

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or acceptable equivalent. Offerings: All

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

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

Prioritise time to work to strict deadlines.

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

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

Critically appreciate the social construction of crime and victimisation.

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

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

Demonstrate theoretically-informed understanding 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.

Demonstrate an understanding of how to design research appropriately in relation to a specific problem.

Communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written communication.

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

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

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

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.

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

Evidence a well-developed ability to critically review and evaluate criminological data.

Demonstrate the ability to develop critical and reasoned arguments in written and oral form.

Critically 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.

Present scholarly work in a professional way.

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

Demonstrate understanding of the nature of criminological questions and their investigation.

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

Demonstrate an understanding of how to assess the ethical issues arising in particular research situations.

Use IT to access topical sources and information.

Course Catalogue

Criminal Justice - 36730 - FDA