School of Health and Society

BA (Hons) Social Care and Criminology and Criminal Justice

BA (Hons) Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years

During this course you will learn the complexities of the social world in which we live and critically analyse key issues, concepts, theories and methods in social care.

During this course you will learn the complexities of the social world in which we live and critically analyse key issues, concepts, theories and methods in social care.

Award
BA (Hons)
Start date(s)
16 September 2024
UCAS Code
LM59
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (3 years),Part-time (6 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
School
School of Health and Society
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Why choose this course?

During this course you will learn the complexities of the social world in which we live and critically analyse key issues, concepts, theories and methods in social care. You will study the impact of social issues and inequalities on people’s lives, care management and practice. Legal and sociological issues including operation of the criminal courts through punishment, sentencing and policing of society, and social inequalities and law are addressed. You will explore the reality behind newspaper headlines on crime, examining real and practical relevant topics within contemporary society. You will also have the opportunity to take modules that involve volunteer work in the local community.

 

What's unique about this course?

  • During this course you will learn the complexities of the social world in which we live and critically analyse key issues, concepts, theories and methods in social care.
  • You will have the opportunity to take modules that involve volunteer work in the local community.
  • Careers in care management, social research, policy writing and community work are all accessible for graduates as are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service

What happens on the course?

  • In year 1 you will benefit from introductory modules including criminal justice and thinking about crime. You will also have the opportunity to explore the relationship between the citizen and the state. Alongside this, you will study the social groups most likely to be in need of social care services and how social care services are organised. Other opportunities include enhancing your study skills and undertaking a period of supervised voluntary work in a voluntary or community-based organisation.

  • Year 2 looks at concepts of values and theories of assessment and communication. You will have the opportunity to study issues that affect different service user groups and enhance your understanding of the legal and policy context of social care. You will gain a deeper understanding of the theories of crime, punishment, sentencing and inequality. Through focusing upon the police and society you will explore the history of the modern police force in the criminal justice system. You will analyse principles of criminal liability through the examination of particular offences.

  • Year 3 explores the management of welfare and the joined up nature of policy implementation. This final year encourages the development of analytical skills to compare the provision and delivery of social care within European states. Opportunities are available to consider issues around quality care, especially with regard to issues such as staff management, health and safety, and financial management. You will explore contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice, terrorism and state crime; looking at the UK and global perspectives. The submission of a Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or a project in Social Care will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge further or you may opt to undertake a work placement and carry out a related research project for an organisation.

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

Social Care and criminology and criminal justice graduates continue to be attracted to a wide range of careers, mostly in the public and not for profit sector. Careers in care management, social research, policy writing and community work are all accessible for graduates as are working in a variety of Criminal Justice Agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service, others are employed in related fields such as trading standards and customs and excise.

Post-graduate courses in Social Work or a wide variety of social policy areas are also available to social care and social policy graduates.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

  • The course provides a wide-ranging and interdisciplinary approach.

  • During the course you will have an opportunity to gain academic credits through learning while volunteering in a local agency or social care setting.

  • Our academic and support staff provide excellent pastoral care and support. 

 

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:


1.      Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the range and type of formal and informal social care and the legal and policy context of social care in Britain and other European countries
2.      Critically appraise theories about society, welfare states and social care in particular those relating to the impact of inequality and discrimination on social care services and service users.
3.      Demonstrate an effective level of awareness of the contribution of professional/social care practice, use of information technology and the management and organisation of care environments, to the quality of social care provision.
4.      Make evident an understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
5.      Demonstrate the ability to undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
6.      Demonstrate critical awareness of social, political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2024-25
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £14950 per year 2024-25

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Other Requirements

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

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Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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