BA (Hons) Criminal Justice

The aim of our Criminal Justice BA (Hons) Degree is to equip you with an understanding of crime and criminal justice. The programme here at Arden University is built around the fields of Criminology, Sociology and Law, though modules will also cover aspects of Psychology, Politics and Social Policy.

You will learn about a wide range of issues, from anti-social behaviour to hate crime and terrorism, and from street crimes to cybercrime, as well as the factors that are likely to increase or decrease crime rates. You will explore why miscarriages of justice can occur as a result of the complex balance between public safety and individual liberties, and investigate the work of criminal justice services.

Once you've graduated, this Arden University Degree in Criminal Justice can often lead to a career in fields relating to criminal justice, such as prison, probation and police services. It will provide you with a wide range of practical and transferable skills employers will look for.

These skills include:

Communication and interpersonal skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Research
Analysis and evaluation of data
Critical thinking
Interdisciplinary work
Problem solving
Time management
Planning
What areas can I work in following your Degree?

Aside from a job in criminal justice, you might also want to consider careers in:

Social work
Youth justice
Law and research
Local authorities

To be eligible for Arden's Criminal Justice Degree through the standard entry requirements you must have either:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.
For students whose prior learning was not taught in English, you must have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).