BA (Hons)Criminology (Sandwich)
| Study location | United Kingdom, Southampton, East Park Terrace |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | L312 |
| 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: minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component 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 course is informed by and regularly updated to incorporate current industry thinking, thanks to lecturing staff with strong connections and ongoing practice within the sector – ensuring what you study is current, relevant and practically linked to real-world developments and issues.
And we are proud to offer a wide range of expert guest speakers to enhance your learning and offer a network of employment opportunities. You can also take advantage of visits to real-world criminology and criminal justice organisations, both locally and internationally – giving your studies an enhanced international perspective.
You’ll learn to work as part of a professional team, exploring media representations of social problems and the effect of modern communications technology on the processes of justice.
You will also develop a range of transferable interpersonal and verbal communication skills – essential for any professional role, in any industry – through presentations, role-plays, debates, interviews and group work.
Career opportunities
Students from this course will be developed and prepared for a variety of criminology related careers. The course is aligned to many professional roles and skills that are desirable by employers.
The course will prepare the student to think critically, analyse large complex pieces of information or texts to make a coherent balanced argument.
With the skills gained through the degree and support of the academic staff, students will be suitable for roles that include:
Probation
Third sector organisations, supporting victims, or working with addiction
Forensic crime scene investigator
Security services
Social services
Youth work
Military policing
Human rights and other related organisations or groups
Working with victims and dangerous offenders
Customs and excise
Information security
Police
Courts
Prisons
Border and immigration
Crown Prosecution Service
Drugs project workers
Mental health case workers
Local authority community safety units
National Crime Agency
Police support staff
Home office
Crime analysts in police services
Private security
CCTV management
Fraud/financial services investigation
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.