BA (Hons)Criminology
Study location | United Kingdom, Leicester |
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Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 3 years |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA (Hons) |
Course code | L390 |
Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 overall |
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Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Clear communication skills, including good grammar and spelling |
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Overview
The Criminology degree provides you with a broad understanding of the causes, legal framework and responses to crime, while offering the opportunity to achieve a deeper understanding in a specialist area.
Programme structure
Year 1
Introduction to Criminology
Researching Crime and Justice
The Criminal Justice System and its Legislative Context
Crime and Punishment in Contemporary Society
Year 2
Research for Effective Practice
Crime, Risk and Community Safety
Punishment and Society
Plus a range of option modules, which may include:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health and Crime
Policing
Drugs, Substance Use and Crime
Religion, Faith and Crime
Year 3
Dissertation
Young People and the Criminal Justice System
Critical Criminology
Victimology
International Perspectives
Career opportunities
Graduate career opportunities are varied, with recent graduates going on to work in sectors including:
Policing
Youth justice
Community safety
Crime prevention
Victim Support
Prison Service
National Probation Service and probation partner organisations
Substance misuse services
Social work
Teaching
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.