Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Criminology and Criminal Justice (24/25)

Course Overview

The HNC in Criminology and Criminal Justice will help you develop the knowledge, practical skills and experience needed for a professional career in the crime and criminal justice pathway. You will investigate law, criminology, criminal behaviour and topical issues within the industry, while developing a range of vital skills. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or develop their knowledge and understanding across a range of criminological topics. Combining a range of vocational and employability-based skills, you will study key topic areas including Justice, Punishment & Rehabilitation, Behavioural Psychology, Criminological Theories, Care in Custody and Law.

This course aims to develop your knowledge of the key underpinning of theory within the criminology and criminal justice setting whilst developing the practical skills and experience needed for a professional career in criminal analytics, probation services, prison officers and major crime team investigators. 


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Course Details

Course Type: Full Time Study Programme
Campus: City Centre (Bath)
Level: Level 4
Duration: 1 Year

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The HNC in Criminology and Criminal Justice will help you develop the knowledge, practical skills and experience needed for a professional career in the crime and criminal justice pathway. You will investigate law, criminology, criminal behaviour and topical issues within the industry, while developing a range of vital skills. This course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or develop their knowledge and understanding across a range of criminological topics. Combining a range of vocational and employability-based skills, you will study key topic areas including Justice, Punishment & Rehabilitation, Behavioural Psychology, Criminological Theories, Care in Custody and Law.

This course aims to develop your knowledge of the key underpinning of theory within the criminology and criminal justice setting whilst developing the practical skills and experience needed for a professional career in criminal analytics, probation services, prison officers and major crime team investigators. 

96 UCAS Points English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis, based on an interview.
This course aims to develop learners' knowledge and skills in multiple areas including the theoretical and practical elements. Upon completion of this course, progression routes include a third-year top-up and a range of employment opportunities. Within the main qualification, we also focus on developing personal skills and work-based learning opportunities with a range of external partners.
The course is delivered via a range of practical, theoretical and discussion-based sessions. You will interact with experienced and highly skilled practitioners who will develop your knowledge and encourage you to engage with the relationship between theory and practice within criminology and criminal justice. A variety of assessment methods are utilised to develop a range of skills e.g. portfolios and presentations.
Progression on to a variety of Criminological Honours Degree programmes, depending on overall and specific unit grades. Excellent employment opportunities exist in criminology and criminal justice industries.