Criminology - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
3 Years
The BA (Hons) Criminology course offers an exciting combination of the theory, policy and practice of criminology and criminal justice studies. You'll have the opportunity to take a number of modules underpinned by cutting-edge research and strong relationships with the police, the probation service, and other criminal justice agencies.
Why choose this course?
You'll have the chance to specialise through choosing distinctive optional modules, delivered by experts in their subjects.
All modules draw on external practitioners' experiences and knowledge to provide additional real-world perspectives.
You can gain unique insights into the practical dimensions of criminology through accredited work experience opportunities in a number of organisations. There is also the opportunity to study abroad through our Erasmus+ programme, as well as the option to undertake a research project that will make a difference to a local organisation's work within the community.
We're a top 10 University for Criminology in the Guardian University Guide 2019.
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About this course
The job titles below give an indication of the careers our recent Criminology graduates are following:*
Police Officer
Police Community Support Officer
Investigative Officer
Community Protection Officer
Probation Officer
Police Force Control Room Operative
Prison Officer
Case Worker
Independent Domestic Violence Advisor
Project Officer
Legal Secretary
For September 2019 entry you will need:
A-levels – BBC; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
112 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
GCSEs – English and Maths or Science grade C / 4.
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Subjects
- Criminology
- Project
- Behaviour
- Criminological
- Law
- Sociology
- Policing
- Penology
- Service Learning
- Dissertation
- Research
Course programme
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Explaining Criminal Behaviour
- Understanding Crime and Society
- Developing a Criminological Imagination
- Law, Sentencing and Punishment
- Introduction to the Psychology and the Sociology of Crime
- Crime Reduction, Community Safety and Risk
- Diversity of Crimes and Prejudice
- Policing
- Penology
- Criminology and Service Learning
- Contemporary Criminological Theory and Research
- Dissertation / Research Project
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- Young People, Crime and Justice
- Sexual and Violent Crimes
- Drugs, Crime and Society
- Cultural Criminology
- Hi-tech Crime
- International Crime
To provide you with a first-class learning experience and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university, you'll receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods. Structured teaching will be delivered through a combination of traditional lectures, seminars and workshops. The smaller group seminars and workshops provide opportunities to develop your skills in problem-solving, group working, analysis, debating, and presentation. They also give you the chance to get involved in discussions about a wide range of views.
Criminology - BA (Hons)
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Birmingham City University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
George Washington University
Bachelor's degree Online£ 100 -
Arden University
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
FutureLearn
Course OnlineFree -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
HND OnlinePrice on request -
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request
See all