Criminology and Criminal Justice, BA Hons
Bachelor's degree
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Bath Spa University
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-based£ 11,600 -
University of Phoenix
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King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
Lancaster University
Master Distance Learning£ 8,500 -
Kaplan Open Learning
Foundation degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
CECOS London College
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
National Association of Licensed Paralegals
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Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
Course modules, such as security and terrorism, and the criminology of war, help you to explore the current social, cultural and political debates surrounding crime. You will also learn about crime scene investigation, forensic psychology and miscarriages of justice. During your study, you can also apply for a placement to put your learning into practice.
Popular careers for our criminology graduates include roles in the police, working for the prison and security services, and the Home Office.
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About this course
112 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)
What you should know about this course
This course offers great opportunities to explore this fascinating discipline in both applied and theoretical context.
You will explore the social, cultural and political debates surrounding crime, victimisation and deviance.
You will enhance your academic knowledge of key issues, including security, terrorism, gender, cybercrime and criminology of war.
You will learn about crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, and the Criminal Justice System.
Optional modules include one where students study in a prison alongside serving prisoners and another which is a placement with an agency that is part of / complementary to the Criminal Justice System.
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Subjects
- Foundations of Criminology
- Criminology
- Forensic Criminology
- Understanding Deviance
- Professional Practice
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Process
- Criminological Research Methods
- Criminological
- Crime and the Media
- Media
- Penology
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Foundations of Criminology (30 credits)
- Forensic Criminology (30 credits)
- Understanding Deviance (30 credits)
- Professional Practice in Criminal Justice (15 credits)
- Criminal Justice Process (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Criminological Research Methods (30 credits)
- Criminological Perspectives (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Crime and the Media (15 credits)
- Penology (15 credits)
- Forensic Mental Health (15 credits)
- The Criminologies of Disobedience (15 credits)
- Inside and Outside Perspectives on Criminology and Criminal Justice (15 credits)
- Crime Stories: The Inequality of Justice (15 credits)
- Subcultures and Cultural Criminology (15 credits)
- Drugs and Us: Crime, Health, Politics and Culture (15 credits)
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Crime in the City, Crime and the State (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 90 credits from this list of options.
- The Psychology of Terrorism (15 credits)
- Criminology Undergraduate Dissertation Project (30 credits)
- Policing (30 credits)
- Women, Power, Crime and Justice (30 credits)
- Criminology, the Community and Work Based Practice (30 credits)
- Crimes of the Powerful (15 credits)
- The Parameters of Hate (15 credits)
- Perspectives on Violence (15 credits)
- Gangs, Guns and Knife Crime (15 credits)
Additional information
Criminology and Criminal Justice, BA Hons
-
Bath Spa University
Bachelor's degree London / Classroom-based£ 11,600 -
University of Phoenix
Course OnlinePrice on request -
King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
Lancaster University
Master Distance Learning£ 8,500 -
Kaplan Open Learning
Foundation degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
CECOS London College
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
National Association of Licensed Paralegals
Vocational qualification Distance LearningPrice on request
See all