Criminology takes a social sciences approach by studying and classifying crime and exploring theories around criminal behavior. As well as the theory, you’ll learn how society deals with criminal behavior by studying institutions and roles such as the police, courts, prisons, and probation service. The course offers a wide choice of options in your final year and you’ll be expected to undertake an independent piece of research on a relevant topic of particular interest to you.
BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (With Foundation Year)
Modules
Foundation Year
- Knowledge, Skills, Practice and the Self: Professional Life: Mental Wealth
- Exploring Communities as Social Scientists.
- Researching Changing Communities
- Reimagining the Work of a Social Scientist
- Crime, Justice, and Surveillance
- Reading the Body
- Psychosocially
- Introduction to Digital Sociology
- Globalization & Society
Year 1
- Introduction to Crime and Punishment (Term 1)
- Developing Skills for Justice (Mental Wealth) (Term 1)
- Applied Criminology (Term 1)
- Research Skills (Term 2)
- Contemporary Issues in Criminology (Term 2)
- Criminal Justice Process (Term 2)
Year 2
- Theoretical Criminology (Term 1)
- Crime and Social History (Term 1)
- Essential Skills for Justice (Mental Wealth) (Term 1)
- Crime Policy into Practice (Term 2)
- Policing and Society (Term 2)
- Applied Research & Evaluation (Term 2)
Year 3
- Project (Term 1 & 2)
- Leadership Skills for Justice (Mental Wealth) (Term 2)
- Cybercrime (Term 1)
- Race, Ethnicity, Crime, and Justice (Term 1)
- Youth Crime, Gangs and Sub-culture (Term 1)
- Work-based learning (Term 1 and 2)
- Policing and Criminal Investigation (Term 2)
- Mentally-disordered Defendants & Suspects (Term 2)
- Psychological Criminology (Term 2)
Employability
While a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice is focused on your future career, it doesn’t limit your options. You’ll learn a host of skills that will appeal to many employers, including writing and presenting, the ability to make a case, meet deadlines, and work independently. Students have found jobs in a number of related areas, such as:
▪ The police, prison, and probation services
▪ Central and local government
▪ Social work
▪ Voluntary organizations, including victim support groups.
Key Facts
Requirements
- A-LEVELMust include passes at A2 in at least 1 subject
- BTEC Extended Diploma or Diploma.
- Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.
- Overall IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).
Duration options
Full-time, 4 years
Full-time, 5 years
Part-time
Start date
September
Fees and Applying
EU/Home – Tuition Fees:
- Full-time: Course fees will be confirmed soon.
International –
- Tuition Fees: Course fees will be confirmed soon.
