Criminal Justice FdA
Nottingham Trent University
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Mansfield

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Mansfield

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The FdA Criminal Justice course is your first step towards a rewarding career in the sector. You’ll get to grips with today’s all-important issues - empowering you to make a difference.Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover a range of sociological, political, legal and cultural approaches to the study of criminal justice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll explore current issues at a local, national and international level.Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on ...Read more

The FdA Criminal Justice course is your first step towards a rewarding career in the sector. You’ll get to grips with today’s all-important issues - empowering you to make a difference.Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover a range of sociological, political, legal and cultural approaches to the study of criminal justice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll explore current issues at a local, national and international level.Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on completing your foundation degree, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress.


Why study Criminal Justice at NTU in Mansfield?

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The course includes a placement

alongside your studies in areas such as policing, youth justice agencies, charities and local youth groups in the Mansfield area.-


On completing this foundation degree you’ll be well-placed to go straight into the world of work

and take up a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice sector.-


On completing the course, you'll be eligible to top-up to degree-level

study in BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up), BA (Hons) Professional Policing or BA (Hons) Youth Justice (year two).-


NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education.

We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.

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16/101
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38th
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45th
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Megan
27 Feb 24

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Willow
27 Feb 24

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A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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T Level:

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64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification.

64 UCAS Tariff points from one BTEC Extended Certificate and up to two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.

MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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Nottingham Trent University
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Nottingham Trent University Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 5BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Mansfield  0.9 miles away
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