BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up)

What will I study?

You will explore the historical perspective relating to the establishment and development of both the police and prison service in England and Wales. This will include exploring the effects and risks of misused legal and illegal substances, the theoretical approaches to criminal justice and punishment, and learn a clear understanding of the key principles relating to contract and civil law from a management perspective. You will also produce a dissertation to engage you in the process of secondary research using an eclectic mix of materials to facilitate your investigation and present your findings.

Year 1 (Level 6)

SO6810 Policing and Prisons (20 credits)

Policing and prisons provides you with a historical perspective relating to the establishment and development of both the Police and prison service in England and Wales. It will direct you to research and analyse how political, social and economic factors play a major part in how these organisations operate and function in society today.

SO6811 Substance Misuse and Crime (20 credits)

Substance misuse and crime explores the history, effects and risks of legal and illegal substances that are misused. It will develop a multi-perspective understanding of substance use and misuse both nationally and internationally by enabling you to apply sociological, historical, psychological and cultural perspectives to the study of this subject.

SO6812 Crime and Justice Practitioner (20 credits)

Crime and justice practitioner develops an understanding of the theoretical approaches to criminal justice and punishment. It will examine models of rehabilitation and punishment and how these in turn influence and affect the practices of criminal justice professional practitioners.

SO6813 Law, Responsibility and Management (20 credits)

Law, responsibility and management provides students with a clear understanding of the key principles relating to Contract and Civil Law from a management perspective. It will also aim to provide a working knowledge of Civil Law, Contract Law, and Management operating in practice within the criminal justice system.

SO6814 Dissertation (40 Credits)

Dissertation will allow the exploration of a specific area of interest to develop an 8,000 word research project. It aims to engage you in the process of secondary research using an eclectic mix of materials to facilitate your investigation and present your findings. It will be restricted to non-empirical research only to ensure that ethical issues do not present you with obstacles to prevent achieving your goal.