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BA/BSc (Hons) Criminology and Politics

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected worlds of crime and politics. Students will explore the complex relationships between these two fields, examining how political ideologies shape criminal justice systems and how crimes are politicized in response to broader social and economic changes. Through a combination of theoretical analysis and practical applications, students will gain a deep understanding of the roles that power, policy, and politics play in shaping the nature and impact of crime. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in criminal justice, political science, or related fields.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities at Bath Spa University's Newton Park campus, including dedicated criminology and politics labs and research centers. The course is taught by experienced academics who are actively engaged in cutting-edge research in the fields of criminology and politics.

Discover the Intersection of Crime and Politics at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is an ideal choice for students interested in pursuing a degree in criminology and politics due to its strong reputation for interdisciplinary research and teaching. The university's commitment to innovative, practice-based learning ensures that students are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their chosen careers.

Why You Should Study This Course

Criminologists study crime from a variety of approaches, making this a diverse field of study. You’ll study crime from a variety of angles and perspectives. Core modules focus on the main theories, debates, issues, and research problems in criminology and criminal justice, while optional modules enable you to develop your particular interests.

We’ll support and encourage you to gain practical experience in relevant fields through voluntary work and placements. You’ll develop practical and analytical skills as well as subject knowledge in crime and criminal justice.

General Eligibility

  • Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

  • A Level – Grades BCC

  • Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page Copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • A recognized post-secondary course.

  • University preparation (foundation) studies.

  • One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Crime and Disorder in Everyday Life

  • Crime, Violence and Harm

  • Crime: Representation and Reality

  • Sociology of Deviance and Social Control

  • Questioning Society

  • Power / Resistance

2 Year 2
  • Policing, Crime Control and Prevention

  • Criminal Justice: Theory, Policy and Practice

  • Social Science Research Methods

  • Crime, Law and Society

  • The Criminological Mind

  • Exploring Violence

  • Forensic and Investigative Psychology

  • Geotechnologies for Society and Environment

  • Migration: Identity, Belonging, Citizenship and Security

  • Youth in Society: Power, Politics and Participation

  • Crime Fiction

  • The Life Course: Ageing and Generation

  • Social Problems, Social Divisions, Social Justice

  • Law for Business Enterprise

  • Work Placement

  • The Psychology of Criminal Investigations

  • Professional Placement Year

3 Year 3
  • Dissertation in Criminology

  • Media, Sociality and Everyday Life

  • Victims and Victimisation

  • Terrorism Studies

  • Punishment and Penology in Global Context

  • Young People, Identities and Subcultures

  • Gender in Society: Critical Perspectives

  • Community Engagement

  • Narratives of Crime

  • Unlocking Criminology

  • Exploring Law in Business

  • Culture, Risk and Environmental Justice

  • Ethnicity and Society

  • Cyber Security

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results in an overall score of 6.0, a minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.

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