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FdSc Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice
FdSc Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University Centre Truro and Penwith provides an exciting opportunity for you to study degree-level law in Cornwall and has several distinctive features. These include excellent links with the University of Plymouth and a teaching team that includes both legal professionals and academics, providing exposure to a range of perspectives in the field. The inclusion of criminology modules adds another dimension to the course. The inter-disciplinary approach provides invaluable context which helps to deepen and focus understanding of the subject.
Why Choose This Course?
You will develop a key understanding of the English legal system. In addition, you will explore a number of substantive topics such as criminal law, youth justice and the law of torts. Law acts as the ‘major’ part of the course with criminology and criminal justice as a specialism.
The Research Project allows students to study an area of interest in more depth, with previous topics including raising the criminal age of responsibility, revenge porn, male domestic abuse victims, the influence of the media on trial and sentence, the UK housing crisis and the role of victims in the criminal justice system.
The University Centre has extensive links to industry and practice and a plethora of opportunities for further study and work experience. The position of the course in the heart of Cornwall provides the very best platform for professional development.
Top Course Highlights
Exceptional Resources
Progression Opportunities
Teaching Excellence
Industry Links
Small Class Sizes
Small class sizes at the University Centre lead to excellent student: teacher ratios and superior educational settings.
Meeting the Needs of Employers
The College endeavours to meet the needs of the legal sector. We ensure that our content is industry-led and we embed transferable employability skills throughout the programme.
Accessibility and Diversity
We timetable our sessions to ensure that contact hours are compressed into just two days. This makes it easier for our students to work alongside their classes and to meet the demands of life outside of study.
What Will I Learn?
The following modules will be delivered during your two-year programme:
- English Legal System: Sources of Law
- English Legal System: Legal Process
- Law of Torts
- Professional Practice
- Criminology and Crime Problems
- Restorative Justice and Victims of Crime
- Law of Contract
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
- Research Project
- Criminology and Penal Theory
- Youth Justice
Where Will It Take Me?
The course provides a valuable stepping stone for those hoping to become:
- Solicitors
- Barristers
- Legal Executives
- Police Officers
- Estate Agents
- Advice Workers
- Paralegals
In addition, there are various opportunities for further study. These include the following top-up options:
- Year 2 LLB (Hons) or Year 2 LLB with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (University of Plymouth)
- Year 3 BSc Law with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (University of Plymouth)
- Year 3 BSc Law with Business (University of Plymouth)
- Year 3 BA Business Enterprise and Leadership (Truro College)
- Year 3 BA (Hons) Human Behavioural Studies (Truro College)
- Year 3 BA (Hons) Applied Social Science (Truro College)
- Year 3 LLB (Hons) Law (Open University)
- Year 3 LLB (Hons) Law Truro College
Assessment Arrangements
Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework tasks including essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and a research project. In addition to summative assessments, which count towards your final mark, there are plenty of opportunities to gain formative feedback to aid your progression.
Entry Requirements
48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification and English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
Additional Information
Duration: Two years full time, four years part time
Awarding body:Â University of Plymouth
Location:Â Truro College
UCAS code: M201
All students will have the opportunity to become a member of the Cornwall Law Society, free of charge, which is an excellent networking platform for those interested in gaining work experience or employment locally.
Meet the staff, tour the campus and find out about life as a student at one of the best colleges in the country.
What you could earn
Potential Salary
£152,476
Entry Level Salary
£28,913
Average Salary
£68,495
Annual openings in Cornwall
54
Potential Salary
£136,498
Entry Level Salary
£19,455
Average Salary
£54,991
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133
Potential Salary
£67,390
Entry Level Salary
£18,114
Average Salary
£38,413
Annual openings in Cornwall
39
Potential Salary
£76,379
Entry Level Salary
£17,183
Average Salary
£37,832
Annual openings in Cornwall
5
Potential Salary
£63,515
Entry Level Salary
£25,514
Average Salary
£36,890
Annual openings in Cornwall
10
Potential Salary
£66,973
Entry Level Salary
£16,426
Average Salary
£33,173
Annual openings in Cornwall
18
Potential Salary
£84,515
Entry Level Salary
£25,256
Average Salary
£47,483
Annual openings in Cornwall
78
Potential Salary
£32,910
Entry Level Salary
£7,917
Average Salary
£20,459
Annual openings in Cornwall
