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BA(Hons) Criminology

York St John University, United Kingdom

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Course Overview

Our BA(Hons) Criminology degree will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and the social, political and economic factors that influence it. You'll explore topics such as crime and deviance, law enforcement and punishment, and the impact of crime on society. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice sector or undertaking further study in this field.

Additional Information

Our course is taught by experienced academics with extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities for work experience placements. Graduates of this course have gone on to pursue successful careers in areas such as law enforcement, probation services, and social work.

Study Criminology at York St John University - Leading the Way in Criminal Justice Research and Practice

York St John University is a leading institution for the study of criminology. Our location in York provides access to a rich history of criminal justice practice and policy, as well as opportunities for internships and work experience with local law enforcement agencies. Our academics are experts in their field and have a strong track record of producing research that informs criminal justice policy.

Why You Should Study This Course

The study of Criminology is about more than just crime. It's an exploration of how crime impacts the world. In this course, you will explore victimology and the social responses to different crimes. We will consider crime prevention, punishment, rehabilitation, and the role of the criminal justice system. We will challenge you to think about how crime is shaped by society and represented in the media. As society evolves, crime changes too. From your first day on our course, you will consider how criminological theory, and the crime itself, changes. We will start by looking at the history of criminological thought. This will help you understand different types of deviance and how they are shaped by developments in society.

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
Crime and Deviance in the Contemporary World
Preventing and Punishing
Victimology
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

2 Year 2

Social Research Methods 1
Working with Criminology
Issues in Criminal Justice
Crime and the Economy
Ethnicity, Nationality and Social Control
Social Research Methods 2
The Culture of Contemporary Policing

3 Year 3

Criminological Investigation
Sex Work
Critical Criminology
Professional and Organised Crime
Spatial Sociology
Technology and Society
Crime and Media
Prisons and Penology
Youth and Resistance
State, Nation and Migration
Health, Illness and Society
Death

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.

Programme Information

Course CategoryCriminology

Course LevelUndergraduate

Awarding BodyYork St John University

Campus NameYork campus

DurationFull-Time, 3 years, Part-time, 6 years

Available IntakeSeptember

IELTS Score5.5

Tuition FeesUK: £9,250, International/EU: £13,000

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