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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Develop your interest in criminology and the justice system to an advanced level or gain the qualification you need to start or advance your career in areas such as policing, probation or security on this BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course.

Studying by distance learning, you'll examine the causes and consequences of crime and how this intersects with related disciplines such as law, sociology and psychology. You'll also develop the knowledge to assist you with a successful career in a criminal justice profession or for organisations that seek to reform and change the justice system and responses to crime.

Don't worry if you're new to University learning or returning to study after a break – you'll get a grounding in the key academic and research skills you need for studying at degree level.

General Eligibility

  • There are no specific qualification requirements, we will assess your application on its own merits.

  • Applicants without relevant Level 3 qualifications will be required to produce a short written artefact to better assist the course leader as to the suitability of the applicant.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules include:

  • Criminal Justice and the Legal System

  • Essential Skills in Criminal Justice Studies

2 Year 2

Core modules include:

  • Questioning Criminology and Justice

  • Understanding Criminolog

3 Year 3

Core modules include:

  • Research Methods and Analysis

You'll select two optional modules from the list below (Level 5; 20 credits each):

  • Advanced Investigation and Operational Policing

  • Contemporary Terrorism and the Global Response

  • Cybercrime and Security

  • Forensic Psychology: Investigation

  • Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation

  • Organised Crime

  • Victimology - Victimisation and the Criminal Justice System

4 Year 4

Core modules include:  

  • Contemporary Criminologies

You'll select two optional modules from the list below (Level 6; 20 credits each):

  • Advanced Investigation and Operational Policing

  • Contemporary Terrorism and the Global Response

  • Cybercrime and Security

  • Forensic Psychology: Investigation

  • Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation

  • Organised Crime

  • Rehabilitation of Offenders

  • Victimology - Victimisation and the Criminal Justice System

5 Year 5

Core modules include:

  • Dissertation

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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