Course Overview

Prepare yourself for a career in the criminal justice system with UWSs BA Criminal Justice program. This program €“ the only one of its kind in Scotland €“ will help you develop expertise in criminology and criminal justice, social science, research methods, law, and policy so that youre ready to work in related areas in policing, prisons, and the third sector. After Year 2, youll have the option to continue to study criminal justice or to specialize in policing through our policing specialism options. We work closely with experts and practitioners in criminal justice to provide a firm understanding of criminology and criminal justice in Scotland, the UK, Europe, and internationally. Our exciting degree includes topics such as prisons and policing, forensics, terrorism, youth justice, victimology, and exploring the journeys of those who come into contact with the justice system.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

• You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

• You are a young carer

• government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

• You are estranged from your family or guardians

• You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.