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Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminal Justice course at University Centre St Helens.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M900
Here's what University Centre St Helens says about its Criminal Justice course.
Are you interested in why people commit crimes and the individual and societal causes of deviant behaviour?
This Foundation Degree answers these questions and much more, as you will explore a diverse range of modules such as criminology, criminal law, deviance, psychology, and mental health.
Some of our previous graduates have secured employment with Merseyside Police, the Probation Service and the Youth Offending Service, whilst others have undertaken post-graduate study in criminology and psychology or have undertaken formal legal training.
Source: University Centre St Helens
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Department
University Centre St Helens
Location
University Centre St Helens | St Helens
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminal justice
Start date
1 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,495 per year |
| Scotland | £8,495 per year |
| Wales | £8,495 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,495 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1: Victimology, Professional and Academic Development, Criminal Law, English Legal System, Introduction to Criminology, Political and Social Justice.
Year 2: Inside the Criminal Justice System, Criminal Law in Action, Researching Crime and Justice, Psychology, Mental Health and Crime, Work-Based Learning.
How you will be assessed
Assessment will be carried out through both formative and summative assessments. This will include presentations, case studies, essay plans, question and answer sessions, debates and literature reviews. You will also be assessed through essays, exams, reflective logs and reports.
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