BA (Hons) Criminology & Law
Bachelor's degree
Distance
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
3 Years
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Credits
360
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Studying Criminology and Law together with Arden University provides a fascinating approach to two complementary fields in the Social Sciences.
With our BA (Hons) Criminology & Law Degree you will examine the foundations of legal study that underpin the relationship between crime, society and the law, focusing on the political, psychological and social aspects of criminology.
Delivered via our Distance Learning programme, this degree is studied completely online with Arden, giving you the flexibility to complete your studies while continuing to work or around normal family life.
As well as gaining a detailed and in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system, you will examine related elements of the legal system and critically analyse their connection with criminal behaviour in terms of the individual and wider society.
About this course
With this Criminology & Law Honours Degree, you will graduate from Arden University with key skills that will enhance your employability and prepare you for your chosen career, as well as knowledge of your chosen field of study, helping you to stand out from the crowd.
After studying this Degree, you'll be able to:
Research and present information in different formats
Analyse and evaluate data (interdisciplinary analysis)
Communicate effective, both verbally and on paper
Work independently and within a team
Solve problems efficiently
Think critically
Manage your time effectively
This Degree programme is useful to those looking to practice criminal law (with further relevant study) or work in the criminal justice system, such as policing, probation and prison services. However, this flexible qualification can provide access to many different career opportunities, such as:
Social work
Counselling
Crime prevention
Community work
Court services
Mental health
HR
Central and Local Government
Or you could go onto further relevant study (such as a law conversion course) to become a Solicitor or Barrister.
To be eligible for Arden's BA (Hons) Criminology & Law 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.
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Criminology
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Human Rights
- English Legal System
- Policing
- Criminal law
- Crime & Society
- Criminal Justice System
- Legal System
Course programme
Modules
Level 4
- Effective Interdisciplinary Study
- Crime & Society
- Criminal Justice System
- English Legal System
- Criminal Law
- Law & Ethics
Level 5
- Research and Ethics in Action
- Contemporary Debates in Criminology
- Civil Liberties & Human Rights
- Tort Law 1 (Negligence)
- Policing and Police Powers
- Tort Law 2 (Other Torts)
Level 6
- Cybercrime
- Youth Justice
- Crime Prevention
- Law of Evidence
- Research Planning & Project
BA (Hons) Criminology & Law