Course Overview

Black Studies is ground-breaking because it puts the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of African and the African diaspora at the very heart of university education. More importantly, the aim of the subject is to break down traditional barriers and apply the work we do on campus to improving the conditions facing those who live off-campus. In creating the BA (Hons) Black Studies (Criminal Justice) routeway we have taken the strengths of the Black Studies program and directly applied them to one of the most significant problems facing Black communities. In Britain, Black people are more likely to be subject to stop and search, arrested, charged, given a prison sentence, and even to die in suspicious circumstances after police contact. The situation is particularly bad for young people, where ethnic minorities represent half of all those held in young offenders institutions. None of this is new and there have been decades of campaigns and protests around the injustices in the system. The aim of this degree is to provide the context to understand the issues as well as the tools and experience to work to remedy these major social problems.

General Eligibility

BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects. GCSE English language at grade C/4 or above Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands