Foundation Year in Humanities and Social Sciences (Two - Semester), Leading to Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Criminology Navitas Group - Manchester Metropolitan University International College, UK

A foundation year can help you adjust after high school study so you are ready to join year one of your chosen degree programme. Foundations are perfect if you need an extra layer of study and support.

All our Foundation courses covered in this section lead to Manchester Metropolitan University degrees via an International Year One course. progression is automatic if you pass all required modules.

Your visa will cover the entire period of study in both your foundation year and bachelor’s degree, so there is no need to reapply after you have completed your foundation.

Foundation in Engineering and Computing

This programme will help provide you with the skills to forge a successful career as an engineer and/or computer and software developer.

You will explore theoretical and practical approaches to engineering, as well as computing problems and troubleshooting. You will have the freedom to specialise in a discipline of your choice. In turn, you will begin to develop the fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of engineering and computing.

The pathway will also enhance your skills in critical and creative thinking, research methods, information and communication technology, and the English language.

Leading to : Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Criminology

BSc (Hons) Criminology is aimed at students fascinated by crime, criminality, and criminal justice system processes. It offers an exciting opportunity to explore the causes and patterns of crime, and its true impact. You will learn about why people commit crime, how can crime be reduced or prevented, as well as how offenders and victims are involved in the criminal justice system.

The first year introduces you to the essential principles of criminology: key concepts and theories explaining crime, key institutions of the criminal justice system, crime policy, law, and practice. You will receive training in a wide range of research methods during the first two years, to become equipped to undertake your own independent research project in the final year.

Our large, multi-disciplinary department believes in offering extensive optionality to study specific areas of criminology in-depth. Throughout the degree, there is an emphasis on developing skills and experiences that are relevant to professional careers, including opportunities to gain work experience, study-abroad schemes, and independent project work.

In your final year of study, you will have the opportunity remain on BSc (Hons) Criminology or to specialise by choosing a pathway and graduating with an exit award in one of these areas:

• Justice Studies
• Quantitative Methods
• Global Youth Justice