Criminology with Psychology Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

The aim of the FdA Criminology with Psychology is to prepare students for roles in both the Criminal Justice System and independent investigation organisations through theory and applied processes. The programme encourages professionalism in industry and develops skills required by employers, whilst supporting new policies and procedure. For those wishing to become a police constable, the market of courses through local and national universities have been secured, the design of this program will entice those wishing to join the direct entry detective route or similar investigative roles in society.

Course Aims

* Evaluating and utilising knowledge and understanding of historical and cultural criminological and psychological theory in real-world problems

* Sourcing, selecting, retrieving, analysing, and managing research information to inform the development and delivery of an agreed outcome

* Utilising digital information and communication technologies effectively

* Communicating facts, employing a range of presentation of findings and discipline-specific materials and processes to articulate information verbally, visually and literacy

* Engaging with challenging and unfamiliar situations in an ethical and reflective manner

* Collaborate successfully with a diverse community to ascertain and contribute to learned skills and/or community engagement. Working with autonomy and responsibility whilst supporting oneself and highlighting self-awareness and development.

* Appraising practical and theoretical concerns within psychology, practicing effective and ethical information management.

* Applying the principles of environmental and sustainable design in a social setting, reduce crime, improve community cohesion and increase awareness of sustainability

* Developing skills for effective decision making in work-related and work-based contexts, and for career planning, progression and personal development

Learning and Teaching Approach\
This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches to include all students’ learning styles and preferences. The pedagogic approach to social science education is essentially integrative and holistic, enabling the student to draw upon all learning to identify and solve complex problems.\
For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, you will have group seminars that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically.\
The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student-centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom.

Contact Time\
The full-time pathway includes approximately 12 to 16 hours a week, incorporating lectures, seminars, debates and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week).

Studying part-time you will have approximately 5-9 hours of contact time each week, including lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials. You are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (18-20 hours a week).

Students can expect to receive their timetables during induction week.

Progression

Upon successful completion of the FdA Criminology with Psychology you may progress to the BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology (Top Up).

Career Opportunities\
The whole programme is designed with the Criminal Justice Sector and gives employment opportunities throughout the sector. Our students have gone on to gain employment as Police Constables, Prison Officers, Probation Officers and support networks for ex-offenders. Current students are volunteering as Police Specials.