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BA (Hons) Criminology

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Through an exciting combination of theory and practice, our BA (Hons) Criminology course will give you a unique opportunity to understand how crime relates to the real world and how criminology can enable meaningful change.

Supported by a diverse team of expert staff with industry experience across different areas of criminology and policing, you’ll undertake a range of modules underpinned by cutting-edge research and strong relationships with the police, probation service, and other criminal justice agencies.

General Eligibility

For UK Students:

  • Standard offer: 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

  • Contextual offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

For International Students:

  • 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications.

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4.

Other requirements:

A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary if you wish to become a Special Constable, but it is not required for admission onto the course.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/your-application/entry-requirements-by-country

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • The Criminal Justice Process

  • Current Issues In Criminology

  • Constructing Crime

  • Crime Research

  • Crime, Place, and Justice

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Managing Justice

  • Explaining Crime

  • Applied Criminology

  • Advanced Crime Research

  • Crime Reduction and Community Safety

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Future Directions in Criminology

  • Dissertation / Research Project

Optional modules

  • Media and Crime

  • Cultural Criminology

  • Crime, Race, and Empire

  • Gender and Crime

  • Hate Crime, Identity and Citizenship

  • Drugs, Crime, and Justice

  • Young People, Crime and Justice

  • Inequalities and Crime

  • Serious and Organised Crime

  • Green Criminology

  • Cybercrime

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL74
  • PTE59

Accepted qualifications:

  • IELTS Academic

  • TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition' - We accept the online test as well

  • IGCSE

  • Cambridge

  • Oxford

  • Pearson Test of English

  • International/European Baccalaureate

  • A/O level

  • Trinity College ISE

  • KITE - We accept the online test as well

  • Various country qualifications

6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Ready to get started?

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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