ABOUT US
Studying with us
Crime, its causes and consequences concern us all, particularly if children are involved.
Unitas is a leading education charity dedicated to empowering professionals in youth and criminal justice. We specialise in delivering transformational learning experiences designed to help individuals advance their careers and make a meaningful impact in these vital sectors.
Our high-quality, vocationally focused courses and degrees are both accessible and affordable, ensuring opportunities for all learners.
As the largest provider of distance learning in youth justice across England and Wales, we’ve proudly supported over 3,500 students since 2012, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to drive change and improve outcomes for children and young people.
We commission leading academics, highly experienced managers, and skilled practitioners from a wide range of organisations to design our courses and materials.
Our courses combine academic rigour with vocational relevance.
Students are supported by staff who combine specialist subject knowledge with an understanding of its practical application.
We're proud to be partners of:
University of Suffolk
Unitas has been a Partner Institution of the University of Suffolk since 2017.
The university is the awarding body and validates all BA (Hons) courses.
In 2023 the successful attainment rate for the Foundation Degree in Youth Justice (FDYJ) was 95% with over a quarter of all students achieving a mark of 70% or higher.
Unitas are consistently able to demonstrate that their awards are aligned with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications as well as the professional benchmarks required by the Youth Justice Board, the Secure Estate and Youth Justice Service‘s community provision.
- University of Suffolk (UoS) – Annual External Examiner Report Feedback, Academic Year 2023
Skills for Justice Awards
The YJEPC has held Approved Centre status by SfJ Awards since its launch by Unitas in 2012. Over 2,800 learners have undertaken this qualification with a success rate of 70% plus.
"The centre (Unitas) has been exemplary for many years and it is good to see that this continues to be maintained. The programme (YJEPC) works very well and provides a positive learning experience. The customised programme (YJEPC) that has been running for a number of years now has a well-established footprint and feedback from learners is very positive. The centre (Unitas) continues to be very well organised and makes effective use of distance learning. It is really good to see the progression route to university for learners"
- Skills for Justice Awards (SfJ) – Annual audit findings February 2024. Quotes From The External Quality Assurance (EQA) Compliance Officer.
We are passionately committed to improving outcomes for children who have been involved in the criminal justice system by helping improve the knowledge and skills of those working with them.
Unitas pioneered the innovative Summer Arts Colleges programme which has benefited over 3000 children.
Working with over 75% of youth justice services in England and Wales enables us to remain closely attuned to the reality of working with the most vulnerable children in our society and has generated invaluable research material to inform our learning programmes and help develop practice.
Personalised learning
With a unique, modular design, learners can continue to build their qualification in stages.
Upon successful achievement of each level of study, our student support team are on hand to advise you on your academic progression options.
Our digital resources
Our digital learning resources have been developed by experts in the field, ensuring high academic rigour and relevance.
Materials include: video case studies, video and audio input from practitioners, managers and academics, reflective activities and quizzes, the learning experience is a rich, practical and interactive one.
All learners receive a study pack, which includes your core textbooks.
What our learners say
