BA (Hons)Criminology and Law
| Study location | United Kingdom, High Wycombe |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | CWAL |
| 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. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
The BA (Hons) Criminology and Law degree offers a criminal justice route, equipping you with relevant skills across two core related disciplines.
On this programme, you will gain a solid grounding in criminological research methods and practice as well as current legal knowledge. You will also develop valuable legal skills, including analytic and logical reasoning in addition to academic studies and transferable skills.
We will help you develop the multidisciplinary skills, knowledge and experience that makes you versatile and relevant for the competitive job market. You will be equipped with the knowledge required to work in criminal justice and socio-legal services, where general knowledge of the law is valuable. You will also gain the grounding required to work in the public sector; including areas such as: social and youth work; refugee and victim support; community development, advice work, and housing management. You will also be prepared to work in prison law.
Our team of tutors includes qualified lawyers and social scientists, combining backgrounds as academics and as practitioners, so they add depth and breadth to your experience of criminology and law.
With smaller, more intimate class sizes, our staff are committed to nurturing your development, helping you graduate with the skills and capabilities for a successful and fulfilling career.
Career opportunities
Students may not wish to study a professional, legally, accredited course like the LLB but may
instead want to study a Criminology and Law programme that is relevant to their intended career
or areas of work or that gives the scope to seek graduate opportunities within the criminal justice
system including private law practice and legal advice clinics, the police, the courts, probation,
young offenders.
They will also be equipped to continue with further postgraduate study. In addition, those who
wish to pursue a career in the legal profession may be eligible to take the Common Professional
Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law.
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.