BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up)

BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up) Overview

The programme has been developed to include elements of professional practice and, where appropriate, relevant visits and talks will be included with a range of sector-specific professionals. This aim is to provide students with the relevant skills to enter employment or to progress onto post-graduate study.

The course is validated by the University of Derby.

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss qualifications, experience and any other related issues.

To start this course you will be expected to have successfully completed a minimum of one of the following:

• At least 240 credits on a relevant foundation degree with a profile of merit or equivalent.
• At least 150 credits on a relevant HND, with a merit profile.
• Other relevant Level 5 qualification (normally 240 credits at merit grade, or equivalent).

We also normally require GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) at grade C or above.

Please note that GCSE maths or equivalent is required for progression onto the BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (top-up) award or other programme.

You will also be required to undertake a self-funded Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to undertaking this course.

Start dates and fees

Course fees are payable for each year of all university-level courses. To identify your course fees and the financial support that may be available to you, please see the HE section of the website or contact a member of the HE team at the college.

Provisional timetables will be discussed at interview, and confirmed in the final joining instructions which all students will receive in July.

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual FeeActions Sep 20161 yr(s)3622D1349£5950.00Apply online How long is the course?

This is one year full-time course. Attendance is normally 12 hours over two days a week and the completion of a study placement if you are not employed in an appropriate setting.
You will also need to dedicate a substantial amount of time to research and study outside the classroom.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be based on coursework and will include live project briefs, a research project, written assignments and critical reflections. Some assessments will be linked to a work-related context enabling you to apply your learning to the work place.

What will I study?

• Equity and Inequity in the Criminal Justice System.
• Hate, Difference and Crime
• Independent Research Project
• Women and the Criminal Justice System
• Professional Practice (Criminal Justice)

Please note: Module titles may change.

What can I go on to study?

• Upon successful completion of the course, you may wish to study a Master's qualification such as the MSc Criminal Investigation or the MSc Cybercrime and E-Investigation at the University of Derby subject to meeting minimum entry requirements. You may also wish to study a relevant subject at another institution, subject to entry requirements.
• Alternatively, you may seek employment in related services such as the prison and probation services, drugs advisory clinics, youth offending teams, community work and working with victims, witnesses and offenders. This list is not exhaustive.
• Those interested in the police service are encouraged to join the Specials as part of their programme of study.

How do I apply?

Please complete our online application form, paying particular attention to previous qualifications and the personal statement. If you experience any difficulty, please contact the HE team on 01623 627191 ext 8092, or email us at heteam@wnc.ac.uk

Apply online Related courses

• Foundation Degree Criminal Justice (Human Rights)