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BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing

The University of Law, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing* degree combines our expertise in contemporary criminology and professional policing to give you a comprehensive understanding of criminological theories that you will be able to apply to current socio-economic policies and conditions. You'll develop an understanding of criminology from different perspectives in areas such as crime, criminality, victims and vulnerability.

Our Criminology and Policing degree will prepare you for a career within the criminal justice system in roles such as policing, research or youth work. On this course, you'll benefit from a theoretical basis as well as a vocational application of the course content, preparing you for a career in the criminal justice sector, police service or associated fields.

General Eligibility

A Level: BBC

BTEC: DMM

UCAS Tariff Points*: 112

GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
Semester 1

Foundations of Criminology
Understanding the Police Constable Role and Professional Standards
The Criminal Justice System: Key Legislation, Offences and Civil Matters

Semester 2

Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
Core Principles of Evidence Based Policing, Information and Intelligence
Contemporary Criminology
2 Year 2
Semester 1:

Gender, Sexuality and Crime
Research Methods
Public Protection: Understanding Abuse & Impact

Semester 2:

Response Policing and Police Investigations
Choose two:

Cybercrime
Forensic and Criminal Psychology
Youth & Crime
Zemiology - Social Harms
3 Year 3
emester 1:

Research Methods and Dissertation (double module across both semesters)
Urban Criminology
Responding to Major and Critical Incidents

Semester 2:

Research Methods and Dissertation (double module across both semesters)
Investigating Serious Crime and Understanding Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime

Choose one:

Race, Ethnicity and Religion
Politics of Policing
Terrorism
Counter-Terrorism and Advanced Road Policing
Graduate & Employability Skills

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5

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