Lincoln College Open Day
29 June, 2019 – 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BA (Hons) Social Science (Criminology and Law), is an interesting and unique
programme in its combination of discrete choices of social scientific enquiry
which is integrated into whole programme with a number of distinctive routes,
that examines everything from crime and punishment through to human rights and
politics, preparing graduates for a range of careers including welfare services,
local government and the probation service.
Typical Course Structure
Year 1
The Criminal Gaze
Introduction to Social Policy
Key
Concepts in Social Research
Introduction to Law and the Criminal Justice
System
Introduction to Psychology
Policing Society
Year 2
Advanced Research Methods
Crime and Criminality
Criminal
Psychology
Crime: A Victim Perspective
Social Perspective on
International Law
Youth Crimes and the Criminal Justice System
Year 3
Professions within the Criminal Justice System
Penal Policy and
Theory
Development of Independent Study
International Human
Rights
Penology in Practice
Independent Study
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UCAS, please see the course description and make a note of the Institute Code
and UCAS Course Code.
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Code:L42
UCAS Code: L302
Study Details
You will study on the Lincoln College Campus for the full duration of the course.
Full Time - 3 Years
Whilst the sessions delivered at College will typically fall between Monday and Friday from 9am – 5pm, it is expected that students will complete the online study, in addition to the independent study, outside of these times. Students should also make themselves available to complete work experience hours outside of these times. Many of the opportunities offered through the college will require commitment during evenings and weekends.
A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points from the following:
BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject
GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher.
For mature applicants some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECS
Plus
GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above
EU and International applicants
NARIC confirmed equivalent of 64 UCAS points
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa
Assessment
Assessments range from -
Essays
Reports
Case Studies
Group and Individual
Presentations
Oral Exams
Exams
Progression
Graduates will have a strong set of
practical skills for pursuing careers in a range of sectors, for example, Prison
and Probation Services, Local Government and Police Authorities. After
successful completion of BA (Hons) Social Science (Criminology and Law) students
can also progress to postgraduate study or research.
Per Academic Year
Home and EU Students -
£7999.00
International Students - £9500.00
Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous
enrolment.
Additional Course Costs
Additional compulsory course costs will be paid for using the Career Degree
Bursary. The scheme allows students to access the remainder of the bursary
(up to a maximum value of £500 / £250) for additional optional courses,
workshops, professional memberships and resources. There is no cash alternative.
Students who wish to access opportunities in excessof the Career Degree Bursary
may do so at full cost to themselves.
Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional
library and printing costs associated with this programme
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Applications for this course are processed through UCAS, please see the course description and make a note of the Institute Code and UCAS Course Code.
Apply Online at UCASThis course is validated by the University of Hull. The validating
institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the
programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and
taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage
all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight
of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that
students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the
awarding institution. For full details of the responsibilities of both Lincoln
College and the validating partners please see the HE Terms and Conditions page,
section 11.
Full details and information regarding terms and conditions of study, relevant policies and procedures, offers and acceptance of offers can be found at:
http://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/higher-education/terms
