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BA (Hons) Criminology with Police Studies

York St John University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of crime and criminal justice systems. You will explore the social, political, and economic factors that contribute to crime and learn about the various approaches to crime prevention and control. The Police Studies component of the course will provide you with a detailed understanding of the role and responsibilities of the police in society, including their powers, procedures, and accountability. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or related fields.

Additional Information

This course is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the principles and practices of criminology and policing. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff, who are actively engaged in research and consultancy in the field. Our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in criminal justice agencies, policy development, and related fields.

Study Criminology with Police Studies at York St John University: Leading the Way in Crime Prevention and Control

York St John University is a leading provider of criminology and policing education in the UK. Our location in York provides easy access to a range of real-world settings for study and research, including courts, prisons, and police stations. We have a strong reputation for producing well-rounded graduates who are prepared to make a positive impact in their chosen careers.

Why You Should Study This Course

In this course, you will study crime and deviance and consider the challenges and functions of modern policing. This combination of subjects will allow you to use criminological theories to examine complex social problems related to policing. This is your chance to debate and challenge perspectives on crime and policing. Combine the study of crime and deviance with the exploration of the police service's response to these issues. Together we will consider recent changes to the police service and how this affects their protection of the public. You will discuss controversies facing the sector with your classmates and examine how the police engage with victims, offenders and witnesses.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including the English Language.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Researching and Presenting

  • Fundamentals of Criminological Theory

  • Police and Policing

  • Preventing and Punishing

  • Victimology

  • Community Policing

2 Year 2
  • Social Research Methods 1

  • Working with Criminology

  • Issues in Criminal Justice

  • Crime and the Economy

  • Ethnicity, Nationality and Social Control

  • The Culture of Contemporary Policing

  • Evidence-based Policing

  • Social Research Methods 2

3 Year 3
  • Policing Investigation

  • Sex Work

  • Critical Criminology

  • Youth and Resistance

  • Professional and Organised Crime

  • Death

  • Crime and Media

  • Prisons and Penology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

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