
Social Policy and Criminal Justice (with Foundation Year) BSc
Course Overview - Social Policy and Criminal Justice (with Foundation Year) BSc
Social Policy and Criminal Justice is designed for students with or without a professional background in social policy and criminal justice who aspire to support, practice and manage transformative criminal justice projects in a range of environments including central and local government, the third sector, social enterprises, consultancy and business. It is also intended for professionals who want to approach leadership in criminal justice with a strong grasp of data-driven decision-making, policy and practice issues which inform policymaking and governance in the criminal justice ...
Social Policy and Criminal Justice is designed for students with or without a professional background in social policy and criminal justice who aspire to support, practice and manage transformative criminal justice projects in a range of environments including central and local government, the third sector, social enterprises, consultancy and business. It is also intended for professionals who want to approach leadership in criminal justice with a strong grasp of data-driven decision-making, policy and practice issues which inform policymaking and governance in the criminal justice system. The course provides the knowledge and skills to navigate the changing landscape of criminal justice.<br/><br/>You will develop a sound training in subject specific skills, knowledge and professional values and practice, together with the skills required for lifelong learning so you will be well prepared for continuing development in your chosen career. There is an emphasis on the applied nature of social policy and criminal justice that will help you thrive in a range of professional roles in your community locally, nationally or internationally, for example, probation, prisons, youth justice, policing, security.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Luton Campus
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Course Code
L652
Institution Code
B22
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
32 - 48 UCAS Tariff Points
Access to HE Diploma
Successfully completed Access Diploma course
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
32 - 48 UCAS Tariff Points
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