BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year

About your course The BA (Hons) Criminology at Liverpool John Moores University is taught by research active experts and offers exciting opportunities for international fieldwork. This interdisciplinary BA course gives you the chance to look at criminology from the perspective of other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, political science, social policy, geography and history which gives deeper understanding of the broad subject of criminology. This is a critical criminology degree which means we are interested in challenging the established rhetoric about crime and punishment in the role of the state and the state institutions and the everyday experience of punishment. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills by questioning what we mean by the terms crime, criminals, punishment and justice and you will have opportunities to undertake independent international criminological study under guided supervision. On the field trips you will be comparing the criminal justice infrastructure of Slovenia or Sweden and the UK - allowing you to reflect on challenging global perspectives. You will develop strong and applied quantitative research and qualitative research methods and skills which are essential key transferrable employability skills. Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Criminology honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: DDD (72) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: • 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 • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number A levels DDD Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 BTECs Extended Diploma: MMP Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 72 points International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMP Irish awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points. Further information Contextual Offers At LJMU, we are dedicated to widening participation in education. We understand that academic potential isn't always accurately represented by grades alone. Therefore, we consider additional information included in your application. If you meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer lower than our typical entry requirements. International requirements IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date. https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Further information Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU UCAS is the official application route for our full-time undergraduate courses. Further information on the UCAS application process can be found here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/how-to-apply. The following criteria are desirable but not essential. Please demonstrate your development of these attributes in the personal statement included in your application: A critical interest in how societies are constructed and the issues and challenges presented A questioning mind Good written and verbal communication skills, as you will be expected to convey knowledge to other people Good analytical skills, so that you can evaluate policies and practice Good reading and information retrieval skills - obtaining information from a range of sources and using it to support analysis

IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date

International students: £5,760 per year

UK students: £18,230 per year

UK/Home: £18,230 per year

International: £5,760 per year

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