Institution code | NA |
Duration | 2 years |
Course type | Full-time, Part-time route available |
Location | Highlands College (Jersey) |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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The Research Process in The Social Sciences (HIGH1047)
In this module students will examine the key stages in the process of conducting research, including information management and retrieval skills, ICT skills, methodological, technical, political and ethical issues facing researchers. Students will be introduced to the key techniques of descriptive statistics.
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Criminology and the Problem of Crime (HIGH1066)
This module introduces students to the subject of criminology. It emphasises criminology's multidisciplinarity and the different perspectives, methods and sources of information that it draws upon in developing theories about the different causes and problematisations of crime and deviance.
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Social Psychology: Theory and Practice (HIGH1067)
This module discusses social psychology as the scientific study of human behaviour, the way behaviour is influenced by others and the social or work context it takes place in. It will provide an introduction to the schools of thought and the central concepts of social psychology including; sense of self, attitudes, social compliance, conformity, obedience to authority, group performance and conflict, interpersonal attraction pro and antisocial behaviour. Additionally, research theories supporting social psychology will be discussed.
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Applied Criminology 1: An Introduction to Criminal Justice and Community Safety (HIGH1070)
The roles and practices of criminal justice institutions in England, Wales and Jersey, are described and students are introduced to sentencing in different jurisdictions, including sentencing objectives, options and patterns. The module also introduces the concept of the honorary system of informal justice that forms the cornerstone of Jersey practice.
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Developmental Psychology (HIGH1071)
This module is concerned with psychological change over time. It looks at cognitive, moral and self-concept development as well as the characteristics and consequences of key life stages from adolescence to old age.
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The Psychology of Individual Differences (HIGH1072)
This module is concerned with the manner in which people differ on characteristics such as personality, intelligence, self-esteem and gender identity. The role of heredity and the environment as causal factors in shaping key facets of our individuality will be examined as will some methodological issues relating to the measurement of these life-long, personal attributes.
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Final year
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Core modules
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Research Methods in the Social Sciences (HIGH2037)
This module extends and develops the key academic skills covered in the basic research methods elements from year one; it seeks to facilitate both applied research at the intermediate undergraduate level, and subsequently, the writing of a substantial honour project/dissertations.
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Criminal Justice & Penology (HIGH2053)
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Applied Criminology 2 - Youth Justice, Restorative Justice and Victims of Crime (HIGH2061)
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Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour (HIGH2062)
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Cognitive and Biological Psychology (HIGH2063)
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Work Based Learning (HIGH2065)
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Fees, costs and funding
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How to apply
Progression routes
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Our partnership with Highlands College
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- reception@highlands.ac.uk
- +44 1534 608608
Highlands Lane,
St. Saviour,
Jersey
JE1 1HL- http://www.highlands.ac.uk
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Highlands College Jersey
Find out more about studying at Highlands College JerseyOverlooking the bustling town of St Helier on the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey, 1,050 full-time students choose to further their education and vocational training with us.
