Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law

Bachelor's degree

In Telford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Telford

  • Duration

    3 Years

Crime and its impact, are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in criminology and criminal justice with law enables you to explore the reality behind the newspaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will also cover a number of key law subject areas which link to the criminology side of your course.

You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice, including, the operation of the criminal courts through punishment and sentencing and policing of society as well as social inequalities and the law. You will cover a range of law areas which are of specific relevance to this field of study.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Telford (Shropshire)
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Level 3 Southwater One, Southwater Sqare, Southwater Way, TF3 4JG

Start date

On request

About this course

On succesful completion of this course you will be able to:

Have knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of law and criminology and an understanding of how they operate.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved debates demonstrated over a wide number of legal and criminal justice issues.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which you have studied and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of ICT and engage with blended and technology supported learning.
Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
Have a critical awareness of social political and cultural diversity in the context of criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
Identify and use primary legal sources and journals relevant to topics under study.

2019 Entry

‘A’ levels at grades BBC - CCC
BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here
Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry on to this course

Other Requirements

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Subjects

  • Project
  • Law
  • Criminology
  • Criminal Justice Law
  • IT Law

Course programme

Semester 1 Starters:

UNDERGRADUATE

Year 1

4CJ005 Legal Issues and Human Rights (20 Credits)

4LW017 English Legal System (20 Credits)

4LW011 Constitutional Law (20 Credits)

4LW005 Law of Torts (20 Credits)

4CJ002 Criminal Justice (20 Credits)

4SL010 The Media and the Manufacture of Deviance or 4SL011 Volunteering in the Community or 4SA008 Contemporary Social Policy (20 Credits)

Year 2

5LW002 Criminal Law (20 Credits)

5CJ002 Theories of Crime (20 Credits)

5CJ006 Punishment and Society or 5PO006 Contemporary Britain or 5LW008 Alternative Dispute Resolution Law and Skills or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language (20 Credits)

5SL007 Doing Quantitative Research (20 Credits)

5PH001 Law, Morality and Society or 5CJ009 Victims and Offenders or 5SL008 Volunteering in Action or 5SA009 Communities in Social Policy or 5WL001 Basic Language or 5WL002 Elementary Language or 5LW016 Housing and Welfare Law (20 Credits)

5LW004 Advanced Criminal Law (20 Credits)

Year 3

6CJ006 Controlling Crime (20 Credits)

6LW005 Employment Law or 6LW004 Law of the European Union (20 Credits)

6LW002 Research Methods and Project or 6LW011 Business and Community Link in Law or 6CJ004 Counter-Terrorism: Law, Policy and Practice or 6CJ011 Serious and Organised Crime or 6SA005 Policy-Making in Britain or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language or 6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project (20 Credits)

6CJ005 Contemporary Issues in Criminology (20 Credits)

6CJ007 Criminology and Criminal Justice Project or 6LW002 Research Methods and Project or 6LW011 Business and Community Link in Law or 6LW043 Nationality, Immigration and Asylum or 6CJ002 Prisons and Prisoners or 6SA001 Participation and Policy or 6WL001 Intermediate/Advanced Language (20 Credits)

6LW034 Internet Law or 6LW042 Law of Criminal Evidence (20 Credits)

Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law

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