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BA (Hons) Criminology with Counselling Skills

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You receive training in sociological research methods including how to design a survey and conduct interviews and focus groups. Through modules delivered by the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, you’re introduced to key concepts of psychodynamic thinking which is relevant to counseling. You gain insight into the unconscious dynamics in individuals and groups and develop listening and observation, self-reflectiveness, and communication skills. You’re taught by criminologists and sociologists in our Department of Sociology. Our counseling experts in our Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies offer a clinical and academic approach and are acclaimed professors, clinicians, and practitioners who can offer relevant, practical experience. You have the opportunity to gain practical experience and to pursue a year studying abroad or completing a work placement which can help in future employment. You can also complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates, preparing you for your graduate career.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

A-levels: ABB

BTEC: DDD, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: CORE

Researching Social Life I

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: CORE

Introduction to Crime, Law, and Society

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: CORE

Understanding Individuals Groups and Organisations: An Introduction to Psychodynamic Concepts

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

The Sociological Imagination

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Development

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Development and Making a Difference

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Analysing Social Life

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Researching Social Life II

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Sociology of Crime and Control

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY

Therapeutic Practice

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Observation Skills for Counselling

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: OPTIONAL

Option(s) from list or SC201-5-FY

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 07: COMPULSORY

Career Development and Making a Difference

(0 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Capstone option from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY

Crime, Policy and Social Justice

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: COMPULSORY

Counselling Skills for Therapeutic Work

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

SC326-6-FY or SC304-6-FY

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: OPTIONAL

Sociology spring term option(s) from the list

(15 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 06: COMPULSORY

Career Development and Making a Difference

(0 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

If you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then we will assess your English language proficiency/ability at your interview or audition.

If your first language is not English and you are an international student that requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then you will need IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

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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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