Oldham College
Criminology and Criminal Justice FdA
Oldham College

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23013 £20757 £24208
25-75 percentile range £19989 - £26124 £15689 - £25435 £18599 - £30307

Course Description

If you have an enquiring mind and are interested in understanding why criminals commit their crimes, then studying this new degree will develop your understanding of the behavioural, social and psychological aspects of crime. The course also goes that bit further and includes modules on criminal justice and criminal law, examining how and why offenders should be punished. The subject continues to develop at a rapid pace and is delivered by active researchers in criminological investigation. You will explore issues concerning how crime is defined and managed in our society and will have the opportunity to specialise so that you can tailor your degree depending on the career path you are interested in e.g. policing, the prison service, forensic psychology or social work.

The course is delivered using a range of contemporary methods including ‘traditional’ lectures, interactive lectures, workshops, seminars, debates, Virtual learning and self-directed study. The course is assessed using a range of methods including essays, examinations, presentations, reports, reflections, research projects.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Qualification requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Students where English is not the first language need to demonstrate their ability in the English language through obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 or above or equivalent.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminology and Criminal Justice, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Criminology and Criminal Justice FdA

EU £7500 year 1
England UK £7500 year 1
Northern Ireland £7500 year 1
Scotland £7500 year 1
Wales £7500 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Oldham College

Oldham College is a Further Education institution that primarily delivers vocational courses to 16-18 year olds, located in the English town of Oldham. Among the alternative course options for school leavers, applicants can choose from a broad selection of apprenticeships and T-level courses with a guaranteed minimum of 315 work experience hours. Adult education at Oldham College is focused on giving learners a second chance in the education system, with their GCSE Resits and Access to Higher Education programmes.

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