Criminal Justice (Top-up) - Mansfield BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): L312
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: One year full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: NTU in Mansfield
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
The Criminal Justice (Top-up) course is designed for you if you are an FdA Criminal Justice graduate and want to top up your qualification to BA honours degree level.
The BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree will open up a diverse range of career options in the Criminal Justice sector, allowing you to make a real difference to the lives of others in the community.
Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover a range of sociological, political, legal and cultural approaches to the study of criminal justice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll explore current issues at a local, national and international level.
Whether you're planning a future in policing, victim advocacy, prison and probation services, rehabilitation or investigative work, with this qualification you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress.
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Small class sizes mean that you’ll be part of a close-knit community. There’ll be plenty of opportunity for discussion, collaboration and support. -
Benefit from employability events and guest speakers preparing you for further study or employment within the Criminal Justice System. -
On completing this foundation degree you’ll be well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice industry and can go straight into work. -
NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Your future career
After completing your FdA in Criminal Justice, study this course for an extra year and you’ll get your BA (Hons) Criminal Justice at NTU.
Graduates from this course are well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice System and students can go straight into work after completion their degree.
With a BA in Criminal Justice, you can start your career path towards roles such as:
- Youth Justice Worker
- Youth Support Services
- Probation work
- Prison work
- Private Security work
- Police roles.
Criminal Justice related employability events
During the year, structured employability events and guest speakers (in accordance with the level 6 modules) will engage with you to prepare you for either further study or wider employment within the Criminal Justice System.
Careers Team
At NTU in Mansfield, our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Keeping up to date
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!
Getting in touch
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