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BSc(Hons) Criminology

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Crime is a feature of social life in every community and society worldwide. As the behaviours regarded as a crime and the types of criminal behaviour committed constantly change, the need for criminal justice-related agencies and governments to understand crime and how to reduce it continues to rise. This course will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need for a future career working with offenders, victims, criminal and social justice organisations or advising organisations on the steps they can take to reduce crime—youll study a broad spectrum of criminal behaviour, from petty theft to state-sponsored terrorism. And youll be encouraged to investigate ways to reduce the crime rate and assess the effect of organisations within the criminal justice system, such as the police and the Crown Prosecution Service.

General Eligibility

Entry requirements

BBC-BCCat A Level.

112-104UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, including a Grade B at A Level or a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma or National Extended Certificate.

Meritat T Level

DMM-MMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications, including a Higher Level at grade 6.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Exploring the Social Sciences

  • Human Rights in a Global World

  • Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice

  • Myths and Realities of Crime

2 Year 2
  • Criminological Explanations

  • Doing Research in Crime, Policing and Justice

  • Exploring Work and Careers

  • Reducing Crime

Option modules. Choose one from a list which may include:

  • Approaches to Policing

  • Working with Offenders and Victims

Plus one from a list which may include:

  • Organised and International Crime

  • Violent Crime

3 Year 3
  • Contemporary and Comparative Criminology

  • Final Year Project for the Social Sciences

Option modules. Choose one from Pool A, one from Pool B and one from either Pool A or Pool B, from a list which may include:

Pool A

  • Experiencing Punishment and the Penal System

  • Serious Crime Investigation

Pool B

  • Offenders and Mental Disorder

  • Race, Ethnicity and Difference

  • Substance Misuse and Crime

  • Terrorism and Conflict Resolution

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall, with no element lower than 5.5 or equivalent.

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