Access to Higher Education - Criminal Justice (Policing)
- Approved by:
- Ascentis
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Healthcare Campus
- Level:
- 3
Course Details
Are you ready to take the next step in your career or education journey? Whether you're looking to develop new skills, pursue higher education, or change your career path, our Access to Higher Education courses are designed with you in mind. If you don't have traditional qualifications, our diploma programs offer the perfect pathway to university, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to succeed.
Our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Criminal Justice (Policing) is an excellent opportunity to reignite your passion for learning and gain a qualification that could truly transform your future. Our one-year Access course will give you the Level 3 qualifications required to undertake a career in the Criminal Justice System, Allied Professions or Probation Services.
The course is carefully structured to help you build both, subject knowledge and essential academic skills, preparing you for the challenges of higher education. Our Access to Higher Education Level 3 Diploma in Criminal Justice (Policing) is a recognised qualification completed over two days per week. Giving you the potential to achieve up to 144 UCAS points, which is equivalent to 3 A grades at A level.
Throughout your studies, you'll receive personalised support from a dedicated Personal Development Coach who will guide you every step of the way, helping you recognise your strengths, areas for growth, and ensuring you stay on track to reach your goals. Our team of outstanding expert teachers, with extensive experience working with adult learners, are committed to providing you with outstanding academic and pastoral support. Whether you’re returning to education after a break or are ready to start a new path, we’re here to help you succeed into a career in the criminal justice sector.
After successfully completing your access course at the college, you can progress to study policing and criminal justice, criminology, youth work and other degree level qualifications. You will also be guaranteed an interview to study one of the relevant undergraduate courses at our University Centre.
In addition, successful completion of the diploma maximizes employability options, providing learners with the vocational and practical application to enable direct entry into some roles which do not require a degree.
Learners will study 4 modules over the course of one year, learning key information around the topics of policing and criminal justice, criminology, psychology and sociology: gaining a valuable insight into theories and practices central to our criminal justice system.
Our course modules are designed to make learning manageable and achievable. With smaller, focused assignments, you’ll have the opportunity to gradually build your confidence and develop essential skills in academic writing and research. Each step is carefully structured to help you grow, ensuring you feel supported and prepared for the next challenge.
In order to qualify for this course, you will need to be aged 19+ and have the following:
- GCSEs in both Maths and English at grades 9-4 (old grading system: A*-C)
- Work experience in the relevant sector OR a relevant Pre Access qualification
- Level 2 Functional Skills or an alternative qualification in Maths and English may be acceptable
If you are unsure whether you qualify for this course, we’re here to help, please contact us on 0151 353 4444 for an informal chat. If you have not got the required GCSE grades in Maths and/or English, please view our GCSE courses.
All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your interview by our Admissions Team
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
Equivalent international qualifications would be considered towards general entry criteria.
All course offers will be subject to a satisfactory interview. Completion of additional activities, such as attending Experience Days or gaining a reference, may also be required prior to a place on a course being confirmed.
After completing an Access to HE Diploma in Criminal Justice (Policing) some vocational progression routes include – not limited to:
- Police community support officer (PCSO)
- Private investigation
- Community support worker
- Criminal Investigator
- Probation service officer
- Family support worker
- Youth justice worker
- Prison officer
- Social Worker
- Victim support worker
- Researcher/Policy
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How much will this course cost me?
This course may be free if you are:
- Aged 19 and over, and;
- A resident of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral).
These Programmes have been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget. Your course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Please contact our Student Services Finance team on 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk if you wish to check your eligibility or for any further details.
