Criminology and Law - BA(Hons)

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why BA(Hons) Criminology and Law?
Criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime and criminal justice in the real world, the subject complements and contextualises legal study, and is an extremely useful addition to those looking to practice criminal law or work in the criminal justice system.
Why study our course?
This flexible course brings together expertise and cutting-edge teaching in Criminology and Law at UWE Bristol to explore the relationship through topical modules spanning criminal justice, penology and sexual offences and offending.
You will gain a solid grounding in criminological research methods and practice and develop valuable legal skills such as mooting and negotiating alongside your academic studies. You will graduate with crucial skills that enhance your employability and prepare you for diverse careers in either Law or Criminology or more specifically Criminal Law.
You will study both subjects in equal measure in your first year and then opt to major in either Law or Criminology from Year 2.
If you major in Law, you will have the option to graduate with a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), allowing you to progress to the LLM in Advanced Legal Practice (LPC LLM) or Bar Professional Training Course to become a Solicitor or Barrister.
Real-world experience
The practical, applied nature of the course brings opportunities to gain real-world insight and develop vital professional skills through community engagement and work-based learning. If you major in Law, the 'Law in Action' module gives you valuable knowledge of real life cases and access to UWE Bristol's local law network whilst practical-based criminology sessions focus on real-world issues.
Where it can take you
The knowledge and professional skills gained through study of these subjects are highly valued by employers and provide a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Depending on specialisms you may progress to further training to pursue exciting and diverse careers in...

Facilities

Location

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Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

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About this course

Fieldwork
Field trips form an invaluable part of your studies, particularly the annual visit to Lincoln's Inn where you will dine in court with barristers and judges and learn more about this exciting career.
Other study visits include the Houses of Parliament, European Union, World Trade Organisation and magic circle law firms.
Study facilities
Criminology and Law students benefit from high quality study facilities: an excellent library, with a dedicated subject Librarian, and access to academic journals, industry databases and reports.
Excellent teaching facilities including...

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Course programme

Content

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

Law

  • Foundations for Law
  • Criminal Law

Criminology

  • Introduction to Criminological Theory
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice

After Year 1 you can continue to study the modules listed below for a degree in Criminology and Law. Alternatively you can select a module pathway which will enable you to major in Law and graduate with an LLB(Hons) Law with Criminology or Criminology and graduate with a BA(hons) Criminology and Law.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Developing Self and Society
  • Nature and Use of Research

Plus two optional Law modules from the list below:

  • Forensic Evidence
  • Sexual Offences and Offending: Criminal Justice Responses
  • Law of Torts
  • Land Law
  • Migration Law and Policy
  • Criminal Procedure and Punishment

Plus one optional Criminology module from the list below:

  • Criminal Psychology
  • Youth Crime, Youth Justice
  • Drugs Crime and Society
  • Trangression
  • Policing and Society

Final year

You will study the following compulory module:

  • Critical Criminology

You will also choose optional modules from the list below, depending on credit requirements and whether you have completed Study Year Abroad (SYA) or Placement Year:

  • European Union Law
  • Organised Crime and Criminal Justice
  • Dissertation
  • Law of Evidence
  • European Human Rights
  • Family Law
  • Gender and the Law
  • Medical Law and Practice
  • Information Technology Law
  • Law Project

You will also select from the following optional Criminology modules, depending on credit requirements:

  • Comparative and Transnational Criminology
  • Protest, Policing and Public Order
  • Representations of Crime and Deviance
  • Terrorism
  • Victims and Victimology
  • Digital Media and Society
  • Childhood Disorder, Disordered Childhood

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

We offer a student centered learning experience supporting you to develop the skills you will need to study law and to continue to have a successful career based on your legal studies. Our modules offer different approaches to learning which allow you to choose modules which best support your learning style.

You will be allocated an academic personal tutor who will support you in your academic studies throughout your degree.

Study time

During each year of your taught degree you will have 12 hours of teaching each week with a lecturer. If you undertake a dissertation or take the Law in Action module, you will receive nine hours of contact in a classroom setting, as well as further individual contact with the member of staff supervising the module.

In years 1 and 2 you will receive one hour of peer assisted learning (PAL) each week. All students can access the Academic Success Centre (ASC) for workshops and to arrange one-to-one sessions with tutors.

Assessment

Assessments vary across the course, including problem and essay questions, examinations, research based assessments, reflection on skills acquisition, report writing, portfolio submission and presentations.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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