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Entry Programme

Law, Criminology, Policing & Sociology - Entry Programme

UK students only

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

6 Weeks

Start

July 2023

Delivery

Campus Taught

Are you interested in a career in or pursuing the study of Law, Criminology, Policing, & Sociology? Do you lack the Level 3 formal qualifications to apply for this degree?

Our fast-track Return to Study Entry Programme is delivered part-time over 6 weeks. You will be prepared with our expert coaching and tuition. The programme also introduces the subject areas of Law, Policing, Criminology and Sociology. It supports a successful application to a relevant degree starting in September 2023.

The programme is aimed at those over 21 or those without full level three qualifications. You may have experience working in law, policing or criminology. You may not have the entry qualifications required to study at a degree level.

This part-time course will run over six weeks on a Wednesday evening 6-8pm and Saturday 10-1pm. It will give you a taster of university study. This is through online sessions, face-to-face sessions, as well as self-guided study.

This course is designed to refresh your learning skills and build your self-confidence. It's aimed at those who don’t have the course entry requirements or if it's been a while since you last studied.

Studying at degree level may seem daunting, so this programme helps to break down the jargon. It will introduce you to academic writing and research and presentation skills needed for degree level study.

Why study with us

A unique opportunity to gain skills and apply for degree courses in the justice sector.
This free programme supports career pathways for those looking to upskill or change roles.
We are proud of our national and international reputation. We offer a range of courses taught in real-world contexts.

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What you'll do

This programme supports pathways to degrees in Law, Policing, Criminology, and Sociology.
Over the course of six weeks, you will gain support and be assessed against the entry requirements. You will be eligible to apply for Year 0 or Year 1 of a degree in the area of Law, Criminology, Policing, and Sociology.
You’ll develop and enhance your confidence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. You will also gain an insight into what it would be like to study an undergraduate degree.

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Future careers

The Return to Study Entry Programme gives you access to a range of courses. These will help you to follow a diverse range of careers in law, policing, financial regulation, cybercrime, probation and the prison service.

Employability is at the heart of all we do and we enjoy an outstanding reputation within the professions, business and industry for the impressive quality of our graduates, who bring academic calibre, professionalism and commercial awareness to the workplace.

Our degrees are designed to make you attractive to all employers, particularly those specialising in the provision of legal services, policing, financial regulation, cybercrime, probation services and a wide range of other public services.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of a personal statement. This must be submitted as part of the application for consideration. This programme is only available to UK/Home students.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement for consideration. Any applications submitted without a personal statement can not be processed.

Personal statement advice

If you need help creating your personal statement our team can help. Make your application stand out from the crowd.

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Fees and funding

This programme is free of charge.

However, we recommend considering the cost of continuing into a full-time degree. Students with existing financial commitments will need to consider the different modes of study, support, and financial options that exist.

How is the course taught?

The course will be delivered via a blended learning approach. This means that activity will be online and face-to-face. This can include lectures, discussions, and practical activities.

You will gain support in accessing these activities. You'll develop skills required for teaching and learning methods used in professional education.

Sessions will be delivered on Wednesdays 6-8pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm. This is a combination of online and face-to-face delivery:

July

Week 1 – Wednesday 5 July (on campus) and Saturday 8 (on campus)
Week 2- Wednesday 12 July (online) and Saturday 15 July(on campus)
Week 3 – Wednesday 19 July (online) and Saturday 22July (on campus)
Week 4 – Wednesday 26 July (online) and Saturday 29 July (on campus)

August

Week 5 – Wednesday 2 August (online) and Saturday 5 August (on campus)
Week 6 – Wednesday 9 August (on campus) and Saturday 12 August (on campus)

How are learners assessed?

User friendly surveys, questions and checks will be used in the self-guided learning elements to check understanding.

You will gain in-session feedback on the development of their knowledge and skills. You'll have a personal reflection and action plan in preparation for application to undergraduate study.

For progression to Year 0:

For progression to Year 1:

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This course is based in the School of Justice located in the Faculty of Business and Justice

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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