Criminology BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course Criminology examines the problem of crime, why people offend and how crime is controlled. This course will prepare you for a career in the criminal justice system or wider human services as you develop both theory and practical skills and understand how to apply them in real-world settings. World-leading research into community safety, offending and youth justice informs this course.

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Location

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Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include two A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff Score.

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Subjects

  • Criminology

Course programme

  • Develop your research skills through your independent project
  • Study informed by world-leading research with staff expert in research and professional practise in Criminology
  • Develop the ability to make sound judgements based on your in-depth knowledge
  • Explore your commitment to the principle of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Benefit from a course that can lead you into careers in the criminal justice system, or the wider human services, including youth justice and youth work, offending teams, policing, community safety, local government and research into criminal behaviour
Graduates of this degree also benefit from opportunities for postgraduate study at the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime. The units you will study are a mix of core and option units all focusing on knowledge, skills and analysis – essential requirements for your employability. Year 1
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Investigating Social Life
  • Introduction to the Human Services
  • Diversity, Ideologies, and Social Policy
  • Law, Society and Controversy
Year 2
  • Advanced Criminological Theory
  • Research Approaches
  • Multi Agency Working
  • Comparing Welfare Internationally
  • Mental Health and Society
  • Young People, Gangs and Group Offending
  • Studies in ‘Race’ and Ethnicity
  • Contemporary Forced Migration
  • Rehabilitation in the st Century
  • Contemporary Policing
  • Corporate and Organised Crime
Year 3
  • Independent Project in Criminology
  • Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice
  • Comparative Youth Justice
  • Violence in Contemporary Society
  • Child Protection: critically analysing policy and practice
  • Ideas and Issues in Globalisation
  • Current issues in the Human Services

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