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WelcomeWelcome to Kaplan Open Learning, part of Kaplan, Inc., a leading

international provider of education and career services and a

subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). Kaplan,

Inc., has 31,000 employees in 600 locations worldwide. We reach

over one million students around the globe.

Kaplan Open Learning is our specialist UK online higher education

division. Kaplan Open Learning (Essex) Limited ("KOL") has been

established as an affiliate college of the University of Essex.

The College provides university level education, offering programmes of study for students who wish to obtain a

university Foundation Degree or top up that degree to an Honours Degree.

This model complements Kaplan's other UK university affiliate colleges where we work with leading universities

including Glasgow University, University of Sheffield, University of Liverpool and Nottingham Trent University.

The Kaplan Open Learning online platform leverages the knowledge, expertise and technological capabilities

developed at Kaplan learning centres around the world, including the US-based Kaplan University, which serves morethan 58,000 online students in 2010.

If you are working full or part time, our online Foundation Degree courses will provide you with a flexible means of

achieving a UK university qualification. Whether you're thinking about promotion, a career change or starting your own

business, with Kaplan Open Learning you could soon be making that important step.

Entry to the course is not dependent on A levels or any equivalent qualifications, as we also take into consideration

your previous work experience. All you need is access to the internet. The programme of study is completely flexible,

and the scheme is assessed through a combination of work-based learning and specialist subject areas.

We are delighted to be working with an institution as highly regarded as the University of Essex. We

recognise the importance of the quality of the institution to our students, clients and staff. Financially

supported by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, and with expert tutors to help you at every

step of the way, we hope our online degrees can help play an important part in building your future.

- David Dixon, Academic Director,Kaplan Open Learning

An Affiliate College of the University of Essex


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C o n t e n t s

1 The University of Essex

2 The Kaplan Advantage

3 About Online Learning

4 Why Study With Us?

5 FdA Foundation Degree

6 BA (Hons) Degree

6 Your Degree Path

7 Application Process

7 Contact Details

I n s e r t s

Fees

Course Structures


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THE UNIVER SITY OF ESSEX

The affiliation between

Kaplan Open Learning

and the University of

Essex represents a

significant step forward

in making innovative

university courses

available across the UKto those who have the

ability and ambition.

In the decades since the University of

Essex received its Royal Charter in 1965,

it has become one of the United Kingdoms

leading academic institutions. It has an

international reputation for the quality

of its research and teaching. In recent

assessments Essex has ranked amongst

the top 10 UK universities for the quality

of its research.

The University has 18 departments spanning

humanities, social sciences, law, science

and engineering.

The affiliation between Kaplan Open

Learning and the University of Essex takes

advantage of readily available and easily

accessible technology to provide access to

quality online education for students from

all parts of the UK.

The University of Essex

has final responsibility for all quality

assurance matters

issues award certificates to successful

students

provides students on the programme

with access to academic online

university facilities

When you enrol, you become a student of

both the University of Essex and Kaplan

Open Learning.

The affiliation between Kaplan Open

Learning and the University of Essex

represents a significant step forward

in making innovative university courses

available to those who have the ability

and ambition but for reasons of work

and family cannot attend university

in the conventional way. We welcome

the opportunity to work with such

an internationally successful and

experienced provider of online higher

education as Kaplan.

Professor Colin Riordan,

Vice Chancellor, University of Essex

For more information about the University of Essex,

please visit: www.essex.ac.uk



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For stUDents

Flxibiliy

You can access your online classroom at

any time. You choose when and where to

study and at a pace to suit you. You can

speed up, slow down or take a break.

Please note, however, that once you have

started a module, you are committed to

complete it.

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Our programmes run throughout theyear to fit in with your work and personal

situation. They dont run to a traditional

three-term academic year.

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Save valuable time and money and do

your bit for the environment. We dont

ask you to attend face-to-face tutorials

as we know that online learning works.

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Our tutors and academic advisers have

experience of both traditional campus andonline education. They are approachable

and accessible and have great online

and telephone communication skills.

High aig pial

There are many employment statistics

that show that graduates earn considerably

more than non-graduates. How much

more they earn depends on individual

circumstances. However, we believe

that without doubt a degree will greatly

enhance your career prospects and

increase your earning potential.

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The University of Essex receives funding

for students of Kaplan Open Learning

programmes from the Higher Education

Funding Council for England. To benefit

you need to be a UK citizen, a citizen of

another EU country living in the UK or

have indefinite leave to remain in the

UK. This funding enables us to keep our

fees low. See insert for current fees.

For eMPLoYers

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A Kaplan Open Learning degree is

online and means that your employees

throughout the country can access the

same high-quality programme regardless

of location. If your employees transfer to

another part of the country they can still

complete the programme.

Cli maagm

ad vic lvl agmKaplan in the UK has a long,

distinguished history of working with

all sizes of organisations through global

corporations, central government

departments, UK-listed businesses,

professional practices and SMEs. We

list virtually every significant firm of

accountants and 90% of the FTSE 100

amongst our clients. We understand

the importance of delivering excellent

service to all of our clients.

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The lack of a conveyor belt of talented

people is regularly quoted as a significant

factor preventing faster growth and

better efficiency in UK organisations.

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The true cost of recruitment and retraining

can be as much as two years salary by

the time recruitment fees, recruitment

time, training costs and productivity are

taken into account.

Flxibiliy

Your employees will not need to use the

traditional day release model or leave

early to attend evening classes. Kaplan

Open Learnings student contact hours

are outside of business hours. If you

choose to give time off to study, this can

fit around busy times in the workplace

with the complete flexibility of the

programme.

THE kaplaN adVaNTagE

Our online degrees

are designed for busy

people juggling a range

of commitments, who

are working full or part

time and who may not

have been in higher

education before andwant more of a

classroom-type

experience than

traditional distance

learning.


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aBOUT ONl INE lEaRNINg

Learning, via the internet, is a flexible

and convenient method of learning, and is

already transforming the world of study.

It is hugely popular in the United States,

where more than three million people are

studying online. Online learning provides a

cost-effective, high-quality and flexible way

to study.

The Kaplan Open Learning degree

programme is so much more than

distance learning with email!

At Kaplan Open Learning we offer tutor-led

online degrees that closely replicate a

traditional campus classroom except that

you have far greater choice when deciding

how, when and where you study. The tutor

leads the class by delivering seminars,

posting lessons and assignments, answering

questions, marking assignments and

interacting with students on a regular basis.

However, unlike in a traditional classroom,

the communication between you and your

tutor occurs on online discussion boards,which are located on the platform. You

submit questions or comments to the

discussion board, and fellow students

and the tutor submit their answers and

comments to the initial posting.

You dont need any technical knowledge

to participate in online learning. A free-of-

charge technical telephone support line is

available to all students, which is staffed

by IT advisers seven days a week. There is

also the opportunity to have regular contact

with your tutor by telephone as you progress

through your course and to interact with

other students on the programme through

online forums.

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At the start of a new module, familiarise

yourself with the overview of the module

content and take notes of the dates and

times of the online seminars. Modules are

divided into units and each unit represents

a weeks work. Assignments are usually

due every fortnight.

A typical fortnights study could include:

Wk 1

Click on the reading tab on the platform

to find out what background reading you

need to do. This could be chapters in

your textbook, lecture notes posted on

the platform, journals and other texts

from the online library or ar ticles on

recommended websites. Contact your

tutor if there are areas that you dont

understand or want to explore further.

Post your initial contribution on the

online discussion board and respond to

other students postings. The discussion

forum is based around a topic determined

by your tutor.

Start planning your assignment.

This is typically a short piece of work

which you will send to the tutor via the

dropbox. The assignment will draw

upon readings, learning activities and

discussions to demonstrate knowledgeand understanding. Where applicable,

you may be asked to link assignments

to relevant workplace experiences.

Wk 2

Do further reading as directed.

If possible, attend your online seminar

which will be held in an evening. If you

cant attend, listen to the recording later on.

Participate in activities such as self-test

questions, quizzes, web-based field tripsand other online learning activities.

Finish off your discussions with your tutor

and fellow students.

Finalise the assignment you started in

the previous week and submit it through

the dropbox.

Reflect on what you have learned through

seminars, readings, discussions and

activities.

Keep checking your grades through your

online gradebook.An Affiliate College of the University of Essex

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At Kaplan Open Learning

we have pioneered the

development of a learning

environment that

replicates a real classroom

using the latest internet

software technology.


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WHY STUdY WITH US?

Studying for a Foundation

Degree is more affordable

for me than going to

university, and the

flexibility of the Kaplan

Open Learning course

means I can continue to

work while I study.

The main reason that you will choose to study with Kaplan Open Learning is that you can

earn a degree from a leading UK university, with the associated improvements in career

prospects and that great sense of achievement and personal pride for you, your friends

and your family when you graduate. At the same time, we recognise that there are many

institutions offering Foundation Degrees and you need to make sure that the programme,

the institution and the way that you learn and are assessed are right for you.

In designing this programme we spoke to employers and to working adults who did not

progress to higher education when they left school.

Over 50% told us they wished they had gone on to higher education and this is what they

would want from the programme:

Kaplan Open Leaning

Study at your own pace

The ability to study at home or work

and not attend campus

Recognition that circumstances change

and that it may be necessary to speed

up, slow down or take a break

Assignments rather than exams

Small classes

Supportive environment

Career enhancing award from a good

university with transferable job skills

The ability to apply experience gained

in the workplace to earning a degree

Value for money

Entry requirements that reflects your

ability and recognises experience

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Thecourse has completelychangedmy life and my outlookfor the future. It has given measense of personal achievementand has opened doors that werepreviously closed to me.

Melanie Adams - Kaplan Open

Learning Student - Greater London


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What is a Foundation Degree?

Foundation Degrees were established by

the government in 2001 and provide a

means of integrating study and work-based

learning. They offer a higher education

qualification, equivalent to the first two

years of an Honours Degree.

Foundation Degrees consist of two levels,

each earning 120 credits. Some Foundation

Degrees offer a choice of different pathways

at level 2. You benefit from combining

work-based learning with specialist subject

areas to build essential knowledge, vital

skills and critical awarness necessary to

develop further in your existing career or

make a career change.

Entry requirements

All entrants, whatever their age or extent

of work experience, do need to have GCSE

grade C or above, or its equivalent, in Englishand Mathematics. If English is not your

first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or

equivalent is required.

Academic

In addition to the above you must have,

as a minimum, one of the following:

one full A Level

an Advanced GNVQ, NVQ or other similar

vocational qualification

an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship that

includes vocational qualifications similar

to the above

Experience

If you do not meet the minimum academic

standards, you will need to demonstrate

that you are currently working and have a

minimum of one year of employment in an

environment where a significant element of

the work is in areas identified in the modules

in the Foundation Degree. You will also need

to demonstrate that lack of prior qualifications

is not a fair reflection of aptitude for higher

education. We assess this by talking to you

and reviewing your employment history and

the quality of your application form. We may

require you to complete additional basic

literacy and numeracy tests prior to

acceptance onto the programme.

Work-based learning modules

A Foundation Degree gives you the unique

opportunity to demonstrate the application

of theories learned in specialist modules

to real work situations. The modules are

supported by a work based learning tutor

and, where possible, a work place mentor.

The work-based modules will start once all

or most of the specialist modules have

been completed, to ensure that you can

apply a broad range of specialist skills to

the chosen project.

Initial discussions will take place betweenyou, your tutor and your mentor to identify

an issue in the workplace appropriate for

an in depth study that will be of real benefit

to you and your employer. You will undertake

a unique work-based learning assignment.

For example, a student on a Business

Internet Marketing course, working in a

small business, may choose to review their

workplace internet marketing strategy by:

Undertaking market research amongst

customers and reviewing competitors

strategies to establish opportunities that

exist to improve internet marketing

opportunities in the organisation

Developing a business plan, designing a

website and project managing an identified

area of internet marketing to turn the theory

into practice

Writing a report explaining findings and

recommendations

Degree Classification

Each module is assessed separately and

the marks are averaged to determine the

final award:

Distinction: an average of 70% or higher

Merit: an average of 60% or higher

Pass: an average of 40% or higher

Assessment

Unlike some higher education awards, you

will always be aware of your current provi-

sional grade right from the start of the

programme, allowing you to evaluate the

success of your current study methods and

clearly identify areas to improve. We

believe that the transparency gives you the

information you need to make the most of

your course. We achieve this by:

Visibility of your marks using the Kaplan

gradebook, which can be viewed

whenever you log onto the learning

platform

Rapid turnaround of work to ensure that

your gradebook is always up to date

Assessing you throughout the module

rather than waiting for end of year exams

Kaplan Open Learning has a policy of

ensuring that work submitted by

students is authentic. As well as the fact

that all work is frequently assessed, we

use a well established electronicmonitoring system to check for

plagiarism

Regular contact with your academic

adviser

Simplicity and transparency in the design

of assessment criteria

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Ba (Hons) dEgREE

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On successful completion of the Foundation

Degree, you can choose to continue your

programme of study to achieve an Honours

Degree. Our BA (Hons) top up course consists

of 8 modules and carries 120 credits.

Enty requiements

In order to join this course, you must have

one of the following:

A relevant Foundation Degree fromKaplan Open Learning or another

recognised institution

Two years of a relevant BA (Hons)

Degree from a recognised institution

A relevant Higher National Diploma

(HND) from a recognised institution

Degee Classification

Depending on your entry route, marks

may be calculated taking into account

some of the achievements of your previous

qualification as well as the top up award,

or the top up award only.

Class 1 69.5% or higherClass 2.1 59.5% or higher

Class 2.2 49.5% or higher

Class 3 39.5% or higher

YOUR dEgREE paTH

Foundation Degree Level 1

120 Credits

Foundation Degree Level 2120 Credits

BA (Hons) Degree Top Up120 Credits

Certificate of Higher Education

120 Credits (awarded if Foundation Degree Level 2 is not completed)

FdA Foundation Degree240 Credits

BA (Hons) Degree360 Credits

Programme University of Essex Award on completion

optional

All of the Kaplan Open Learning degree programmes, including the BA (Hons) top up course,

are delivered part time online and validated by the University of Essex.

For students on our business programme who prefer to change to a full time campus basedcourse for the progression from a Foundation Degree to an Honours Degree, the opportunity

exists to transfer to the University of Essex School of Entrepreneurship and Business based

at the Southend Campus. For further information contact the Kaplan Open Learning admissions

team on 08000 527526.

Our courses are entirely

online replicating a real

classroom environment.

I have always regretted not going to university, and up until recently never thought it was possible

to fit a course around my hectic lifestle. I'm married, work full time and have a four year old daughterso the course had to be flexible and affordable. I am currently employed as an Events Manager and

I wanted a course that would enhance my business and management skills, regardless ofthe industry or role that I worked in.

At first I was a little nervous about completing the course work, but week by week my confidence

grew and with the support of my tutor and ongoing interaction with my fellow students, I havefound the work to be enjoyable and highly rewarding.

Vannesa Boowicz - Kaplan Open Leaning Student - West Yokshie


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Hw Apply

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The first step in the process is a telephone

interview with one of our admissions

advisers. It is important to us and to you

that you fully understand the commitment

involved and choose the right programme.

We will discuss your previous education,

relevant work experience, time available to

study and your career aspirations. If you

are enrolling on a Foundation Degree, we

will also explore opportunities for work

based learning.

Should you not meet the academic entry

qualifications, we will assess your work

experience, numeracy and literacy to

ensure the programme is right for you.

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Once interest has been established, the

admissions adviser will send you a partcompleted application form which will

already contain some of the details we

discussed. Complete this form and return

it to us. Additional forms can be obtained

from our website or by calling us.

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This will take place if you have applied to

enrol on a Foundation Degree and have a

supportive employer. If you do not have

a supportive employer we will take up

references from previous employers instead.We will always get your permission first

before we approach an employer.

The interview is designed to ensure that

you will be given support in the workplace

to complete work based learning projects

and that your employer fully understands

the programme.

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If you have a relevant qualification that

you completed within the last five years we

may give credit against certain modules,

which will impact on the fee you pay and

the duration of study. If you have relevant

work experience we will not give credit for

prior learning, although you will find that

you can work through the relevant modules

more quickly and may be able to use

previously completed work-based evidence

as part of the module. To cover our

administration costs, we charge 100 for

each module we accredit for prior learning.

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Once we have made a decision to offer you

a place, we will send you an offer letter

and give you access to our online learning

platform. This will give you the opportunity

to work through our student orientation

module and familiarise yourself with the

learning platform before you accept the offer.

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The final step in the admissions process is

the receipt of your acceptance and payment.

We will also require proof of identity and

copies of your educational certificates.

Once everything is in place, we will give

you access to your first module. We start

classes every month, so you will never

have to wait long to start.

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Full details of what to expect as you go

through the programme are detailed onpage 4. The important thing to remember

is that you will be supported throughout

by your academic adviser, tutors and others

on your course. We deliberately keep classes

small as one of the key features of the

programme is learning and support from

other students. Each time you complete a

module, your academic adviser will consult

with you on how many and which modules

you wish to take next.

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time, any of the course details including content,

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Our degree programme will enable you to

identify the key skills and professional

responsibilities required in the criminal

justice sector. It also concentrates on

developing an understanding of the legal

and criminal justice processes in England

and Wales, their dynamics and the role of

government, the impact of specific crimes

and the options available for dealing with

offenders.

Introduction to Online Learning and

Personal Development Planning (15 Credits)

Understand the technical and personal

requirements of online learning;

demonstrate competencies in the use of the

tools available to online learners; possess

the ability to reflect on activities and

personal development in terms of both

process and task; identify effective

operational techniques in a variety of

learning contexts; appreciate the

organisational, environmental and social

contexts in which their careers and lives will

unfold.

Legal System (15 Credits)

Learn about the legal system in England

and Wales, the roles and responsibilities

of those involved in the judicial process

such as Magistrates, Youth Courts, Crown

Court etc. and how those processes are

evolving. This module examines the rolesof those government departments involved

in creating legislation and deploying

accountability mechanisms.

Crime and Society (15 Credits)

Develop knowledge of criminal liability

and the key definitions associated with

criminality. Examine some of those key

areas of criminal and anti-social

behaviour which have a major impact on

the community. Consider the impact of

substance misuse, the internalisation ofcrime and defences to criminal behaviour.

Dealing with Offending Behaviour

(15 Credits)

Evaluate the key principles of prevention,

intervention and rehabilitation, and

develop an understanding of those

options available throughout the criminal

justice system for dealing with offenders.

Analyse the role played by criminal justice

agencies in dealing with offenders after

sentencing, such as Probation, Integrated

Offender Management and Youth

Offending Teams.

Skills for the Criminal Justice Sector

(15 Credits)

Identify and examine key skills required in

the criminal justice system such as

leadership, communication, teamwork and

problem solving. Understand how those

skills will assist the criminal justice system

to fulfil its professional responsibilities.

Terrorism Today (15 Credits)

You will develop an understanding of the

complex areas of terrorism, including its

history and ideology. Issues such as

counter terrorism, the role of the media

and detention without charge will also be

explored.

Work-Based Learning (30 Credits)

This double module gives you theopportunity to apply the knowledge

gained from your course to your work

place.

This programme brings

together criminal justice

and criminological

theory, research and

policy, to provide you

with the skills that

employers value, and to

prepare you for work in

the criminal justice

system.

CertifiCate of higher eduCationCriminal justiCe - level 4

Course Credits = 120



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foundation degree - level 5Criminal justiCe (poliCe studies)The police service plays a central role in

maintaining order, keeping the peace

through the enforcement of the law, as

well as working with the community to

directly tackle and reduce the fear of

crime. Our Foundation Degree in Police

Studies is an employment-related higher

qualification targeted at either active-

serving police officers or those seeking to

establish a career in the police service.

Our degree courses provide students with

an academic understanding of policing

and also serves as an introduction to a

career with the police. The programme

emphasises the diversity of the police role

by drawing upon a variety of contexts in

which policing is discussed and analysed.

Criminal Investigation (15 Credits)

Introduces you to the concept of criminal

investigation and the models available forimplementation when investigation is

necessary. It critically evaluates the

application of crime scene management and

examines the legal duty appertaining to

investigators and the implications of

ineffective investigations.

Youth Crime & Justice (15 Credits)

Explores the historical and contemporary

criminological debates around youth

justice and discusses the breadth of

legislation designed to address anti-social

behaviour and youth crime. The module

will critically evaluate the role of those

agencies primarily responsible for the

implementation of government legislation

as well as its effectiveness. Students will

have the opportunity to debate current

topical issues such as drugs and ASBOs as

well as the impact that families, the

community and education has on youth

crime.

Theory & Practice of Multi-Agency

Partnerships (15 Credits)

This module will focus on the developing

role of multi-agency partnerships. It will

identify and consider the implications of

key pieces of legislation and the

importance of Home Office guidance.

Criminology (15 Credits)

The whole range of theories regarding

crime and criminality will be considered,

as will policing and the role of the police,

with an emphasis on discretion and

discrimination in respect of race, sexuality

and domestic violence. The role of the

penal system and how prison and

probation operate will be considered.

Human Rights, Values & Ethics

(15 Credits)

Identifies the key issues which lie at the

core of a fair and just criminal justice

system. You will critically examine the

concepts of human rights, values and

ethics. By using practical examples, you

will explore the challenges presented to

governments and practitioners in

balancing the rights of individuals with

those of society at large.

Risk Assessment & Management

(15 Credits)

Introduce the concept of risk and apply

this to understanding the wider

implications of risk assessment in the

criminal justice system. This will include

offender management with an emphasison sexual and violent offenders, multi-

agency protection panels and will consider

whether punishment should fit the crime.

Work Based Learning 2 (30 Credits)

This double module gives you the

opportunity to apply the knowledge


place.

Our Foundation Degree

in Police Studies is an

employment-related

higher qualification

targeted at either active

serving police officers orthose seeking to

establish a career in the

police service.


(inclusive of 120 credits

for the certificate)


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Our Foundation Degree in probation

examines the use and purpose of custody,

its impact on the lives of offenders, types of

prisons and the latest developments within

the probation service. Students will have the

opportunity to examine the role of criminal

courts look at sentencing trends as well as

understanding how the Probation Service

works with victims and the need for

offenders to develop empathy in relation totheir victims.

Mentally Disordered Offenders

(15 Credits)

Examines the types of mental disorder, the

approaches to treatment as well as

understanding the roles of those people

who work with mentally disordered

offenders. The module evaluates current

legislation and policy developments and

critically examines the power of the courts.

You will also discuss issues surrounding

community safety and public protection as

well as the challenges of policing mentally

disordered offenders.

Substance Misuse & Crime (15 Credits)

Identify the types of crime affected by

substance misuse as well as developing an

awareness of the size of the problems

related to substance misuse. The module

critically evaluates the roles of those

agencies primarily responsible for theimplementation of government policy and

legislation and its effectiveness. Students

will explore the issues relating to the

sentencing as well as considering the health

implications of imprisoning drug offenders.

Probation & Community Justice

(15 Credits)

Analyse the increasing involvement of

the community in the judicial process. It

considers the role of the community, how

the relationship between it and thejudiciary can be strengthened and its

relevance to community policing.

Understand and critically evaluate the

role of the key agencies primarily

responsible for the implementation of

community justice.







and domestic violence. The role of the

penal system and how prison and

probation also operate will be considered.


(15 Credits)











(15 Credits)





offender management with an emphasis

on sexual and violent offenders, multi-







place.

Our degree in Probation

Studies examines the

role of criminal courts,

looking at sentencing

trends as well as

understanding how theProbation Service works

with victims and the

need for offenders to

develop empathy in

relation to their victims.

foundation degree - level 5Criminal justiCe (probation studies)


(inclusive of 120 credits for

the certificate)



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foundation degree - level 5Criminal justiCe (Youth justiCe)Why do young people break the law? Is

anti-social behaviour the result of a

dysfunctional family environment or are

there wider social causes? How does the

criminal justice system seek to deal with

young offenders and then reintegrate

them back into society? These and many

more questions are the focus of the

Foundation Degree in Youth Justice. Our

programme is tailored for those whohave a particular interest in working with

young people and are seeking to develop

a career within the youth justice system.

Youth Crime & Justice (15 Credits)

Explores the historical and contemporary

criminological debates around youth

justice and discusses the breadth of

legislation designed to address anti-

social behaviour and youth crime. The

module will critically evaluate the role of

those agencies primarily responsible for

the implementation of government

legislation as well as its effectiveness.

Child & Adolescent Development

(15 Credits)

You will examine the key theories in child

development and critically evaluate how

successful psychologists are able to

devise experiments to test their theories.

The module explores an extensive range

of complex issues such as child genderinfluences, moral development, divorce,

parent and peer socialisation, family

values as well as the impact of non-

traditional families on child development.

Substance Misuse & Crime (15 Credits)

Identify the types of crime affected by

substance misuse as well as developing

an awareness of the size of the problems

related to substance misuse. The module

critically evaluates the roles of those

agencies primarily responsible for theimplementation of government policy and

legislation and its effectiveness. Students

will explore the issues relating to the

sentencing as well as considering the

health implications of imprisoning drug

offenders.







and domestic violence. The role of thepenal system and how prison and

probation also operate will be considered.


(15 Credits)











(15 Credits)






on sexual and violent offenders, multi-agency protection panels and will consider






place.

Our Youth Justice degree

is designed to provide

students with the

appropriate skills,

values and

understanding requiredto operate within the

criminal justice system

and with young people

who offend or who are

at risk of offending.


(inclusive of 120 credits for

the certificate)


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Our Foundation Degree in Custodial

Services is ideal for those working with

offenders and other vulnerable members

of society who wish to better understand

the challenges such groups present.

You will be given the opportunity to

examine the use and purpose of custody,

its impact on the lives of offenders, types

of prisons and the latest developments

within offender management. Students

will carry their academic achievements

into the various professions associated

with areas of justice and contribute to

raising the capabilities of todays justice

systems.

Prisons & Penology (15 Credits)

You will examine the penal system and

the relevant legislation relating to

prisons and options available to deal

with offenders. The module looks at thetypes of roles of those who work with

offenders in the penal system. Students

will evaluate the relevant legislation and

map policy developments as well as

exploring the debate on the crisis in the

penal system.

Custodial Care (15 Credits)

Develops your understanding of types of

prisoners and how the penal system deals

with different categories. Students will

discuss how prisoners adapt to prisons,

their experiences and legal rights. The

model examines the range of approaches to

the treatment of prisoners with regards to

age, race and gender. It also discusses the

issues of security and the problems of

containment as well as public perception.

Mentally Disordered Offenders

(15 Credits)

Examines the types of mental disorder,

the approaches to treatment as well asunderstanding the roles of those people

who work with mentally disordered

offenders. The module evaluates current

legislation and policy developments and

critically examines the power of the

courts. You will also discuss issues

surrounding community safety and public

protection as well as the challenges of

policing mentally disordered offenders.




as will policing and the role of the police,with an emphasis on discretion and

discrimination in respect of race,

sexuality and domestic violence. The role

of the penal system and how prison and

probation also operate will be

considered.


(15 Credits)











(15 Credits)

Introduces the concept of risk and apply





on sexual and violent offenders, multi-






gained from your course to your workplace.

Our degree in Custodial

Services is ideal for

those working with

offenders and other

vulnerable members of

society who wish tobetter understand the

challenges such groups

present.

foundation degree - level 5Criminal justiCe (Custodial serviCes)



for the certificate)



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Our Honours Degree in Criminal Justice is

designed to equip graduates with a broad

based and thorough understanding of the

rapidly changing environment and

operations of the current criminal justice

system.

Within the Honours top-up you will be given

the opportunity to examine the history and

theoretical perspectives on victimology,examine the scope, scale and trends in

cyber crime, investigate criminal behaviour,

policing and examine the economics of

crime.

Victimology and Criminal Victimisation

(15 Credits)

This module will examine the historical and

theoretical perspectives on victimology and

foster a greater understanding of the

experience of the victim in the criminal

justice system. The nature of victimhood willbe explored in its legal, social and political

contexts, with special emphasis given to

criminal victimisation in relation to anti-

social behaviour, domestic violence,

corporate and hate crime. Comparative

approaches to victim support will be

analysed.

Criminal Justice in the Information Age:

Cyber Crime and Security (15 Credits)

This module will consider the evolving

problem of cyber crime and its economic

and social impact. Students will develop a

greater understanding of the scale, scope

and trends in cyber crime and the

challenges it poses to criminal justice

professionals. Students will evaluate

current detection and prevention strategies

and explore transanational cooperative

approaches to combat specific crimes.

Research Methods for Criminal Justice

(15 Credits)

This module will prepare you to conduct

criminal justice research and provide an

understanding of the ethical responsibilities

required of criminal justice researchers. You

will become familiar with the research

process and learn how to formulate a

research question, construct effective data

gathering tools, critically analyse data,

recognise the limitations of research and

write an effective research proposal and

report.

Criminal Behaviour and Deviance

(15 Credits)

This module examines crime from a

psychological and sociological perspectiveconsidering issues of conformity, deviant

behaviour and social control. Criminally

violent behaviour and pre-offending

influences in childhood will be explored.

Students will gain an appreciation of the

issue of criminal responsibility, especially in

relation to psychopathy and personality

disorder.

Policing (15 Credits)

This module reviews the social and

historical developments of policing andcritically examines police powers under

current legislation. Students will consider

the ethical and human rights issues that

influence police decision-making and assess

how they impact investigatory practices.

Students will apply their understanding of

modern policing to evaluate some

contemporary issues and problems affecting

the future of policing.

The Economics of Crime (15 Credits)

This module introduces students to

economic theory and its relationship to

criminological theory, considering how

economics has been used to help

understand illegal markets and inform

approaches to crime reduction and criminal

justice policy decisions. Students will

examine the extent to which economic

principles of cost, benefit, and rational

choice can be used to inform crime

reduction initiatives and explain criminal

behaviour.

Work Based Unit 3 (30 Credits)

This module will provide you with the

opportunity to undertake an in-depth, self-

directed investigation into a criminal justice-

related topic under the guidance of a tutor.

Our BA (Hons) degree in

Criminal Justice

examines the

development of

theoretical approaches

to crime, criminalbehaviour, deviance and

victimisation.

BA (HONS) Degree - level 6

CrIMINAl JUSTICe



for the Foundation Degree)



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FEES

valid until 31st December 2011

Programme Textbooks Module Full CourseFull CourseDiscounted

Certificate of Higher

Education

8 Modules / 120 credits

All textbooks

are included in

our fees. For

postage

charges, seetext below

305 2,440 2,340

Foundation Degree

16 Modules / 240 credits305 4,880 4,680

BA (Hons) Top Up Course

24 Modules / 360 credits355 2,840 2,740

If a student withdraws from the course early, we will refund the monies paid for any

uncommenced modules less the following cancellation charges:

100 per for the Certificate of Higher Education and the BA (Hons) Top Up course

200 for the Foundation Degree

All fees quoted are subject to change without notice.

Do you need help with your fees?

If you are a UK or EU citizen and live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland and your

household income is below 30,000, you may be able to benefit from a non-repayable grant.

Depending on your circumstances, the majority of your course fees may be paid.

Finding out about available funding can be difficult. Our specialist student finance advisers

will be able to assess your personal circumstances, advise you on available funding sources

and guide you through the application process. In addition there may be help for people with

disabilities.

Call us on 08000 527526 and let us take the hassle out of financing your course.

Affordability: At around

1500 per year our

degrees are probably

the best value from any

leading UK University.


Programme UKEU Countries

Module* Course*Rest of the World

Module* Course*

Certificate of Higher

Education

5 Books

Free 30 150 50 250

Foundation Degree

12 BooksFree 30 360 50 600

BA (Hons) Top Up

Course

7 Books

Free 30 210 50 350

Home Fees

Postage

All essential textbooks are included in the course fees. We charge a fee for postage and

packaging of 30 for EU countries and 50 for all other countries on each occasion we post

materials to an overseas address. The table below shows the postage charges payable on

enrolment.


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