Criminal Justice - NTU in Mansfield FdA

Nottingham Trent University

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Nottingham Trent University

United Kingdom , Nottingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L311

Campuses

NTU in Mansfield

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Criminal Justice - NTU in Mansfield FdA

About

Introduction:

The FdA Criminal Justice course is your first step towards a rewarding career in the sector. You’ll get to grips with today’s all-important issues - empowering you to make a difference.

Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll cover a range of sociological, political, legal and cultural approaches to the study of criminal justice. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll explore current issues at a local, national and international level.

Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on completing your foundation degree, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress.

Visiting us is the perfect way to see what makes life and learning at NTU in Mansfield special. Book your place on an upcoming site tour to experience some of our teaching and learning spaces.

The course includes a placement alongside your studies in areas such as policing, youth justice agencies, charities and local youth groups in the Mansfield area.
On completing the course, you'll be eligible to top-up to degree-level study in BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up), BA (Hons) Professional Policing or BA (Hons) Youth Justice (year two).
On completing this foundation degree you’ll be well-placed to go straight into the world of work and take up a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice sector.
NTU in Mansfield is your alternative route into higher education. We've built this qualification with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work-focused.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This course is not suitable for tier 4 visa applicants.

We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.

Career

Careers and employability

Your future career

With an FdA in Criminal Justice, you will be eligible to top-up to degree-level study at NTU in BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up), BA (Hons) Professional Policing or BA (Hons) Youth Justice (year two).

Graduates from this course are well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice industry and students can go straight into work after their foundation degree.

With an FdA in Criminal Justice you can start your career path towards roles such as Welfare Rights Advisor, Prison Officer and Police Officer.

Excellent placement opportunities

The course includes a placement alongside your studies. You can develop your skills and experience in a working environment which is highly valued by future employers.

Students could undertake placement opportunities in areas such as policing, youth justice agencies, charities and local youth groups in the Mansfield area and the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Why undertake a placement?

You will gain vital experience in a vocational position.
It will boost your CV and build useful contacts for your future career.
There are some exciting and challenging opportunities available.

Careers Team

At NTU in Mansfield, our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.