BA (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary
Overview
This course gives insight into the field of criminology whilst exploring how the criminal justice system responds to crime, offenders and their victims. This is a vocationally-focused course, offering you the chance to gain important hands-on experience.

Why choose this course?
The curriculum is at the forefront of the latest research and debate, giving you insight into today's issues, such as cyber crime and human rights and social justice.

You will gain professional experience during a work-based module. Our students typically gain this in crime-related areas such as:
youth offending
victim support
crime prevention
witness support
various policing support roles, including as special constables.
As well as aiding your studies, this enhances your chances of finding relevant employment after graduation.

Students also have the opportunity to travel to the United States to visit criminal justice institutions and agencies.

Career and study progression
Your degree can take you anywhere, but some of the most popular careers for graduates include the administration of justice and the police service.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.


You can study this course part-time BA (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Justice (part-time) or full-time BA (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Justice (full-time).
Other options available for BA (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Justice
Part time - September 2017, Ealing site

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
See map
St Mary's Rd, W5 5RF

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
112-120 UCAS tariff points normally in a minimum of two subject areas plus Level 2 English and Maths.
We also welcome applicants with no formal qualifications. These applications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account your professional/work/life experiences and your ability to engage with and benefit from the course.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries...

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Human Rights
  • Criminology
  • Police
  • Options
  • Law
  • Part Time
  • Full Time

Course programme

Course detail
During this course you will learn about:
criminal justice and penal systems in the UK
ethics in criminal justice
why people offend
formal ways in which crime is investigated, punished and prevented.
Year one (Level 4) modules
Introduction to Criminology
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Imprisonment
Introduction to Policing
Diversity, Crime and Justice.
Plus one option from
Foundations of Criminal Law
Social Problems
Introduction to Forensic Psychology.
Year two (Level 5) modules
Theories of Criminal Behaviour
Policing and Police Powers
Researching Crime and Criminal Justice
Reflections on Work in the Criminological Field
Ethics of Criminal Justice.
Plus one option from
Criminal Law in Context
Applied Criminology
Youth Crime and Justice
Mental Disorders and Crime
Crime Scene Investigation.
Year three (Level 6) modules
Dissertation
Sentencing
Probation and Restorative Justice.
Plus two options from
Critical Perspectives on Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
Contemporary Issues in Policing
Penology
Victimology
Sexual Offences and Criminal Justice
Cyber Crime
Criminal Law: Current Proposals for Reform
Philosophical Foundations of Criminology
Human Rights and Social Justice
A Psychology of Violent and Sexual Offenders.

BA (Hons) Criminology with Criminal Justice

£ 9,250 + VAT