Course Summary

Develop your understanding of current issues in criminology and policing on our full-time degree course in Cambridge. Choose to study abroad for a semester and go on field trips in the UK or Europe. Jump-start your career in the criminal justice sector with practical modules on crime, policing, youth justice, the prison system and public service. Study with a department ranked 8th in the UK for Criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2018) Feel supported by our close community of students and staff, including dedicated social media groups Learn from professional criminal justice practitioners through lectures, workshops and other activities Take part in events including field trips, guest lectures and our end-of-year Criminology Conference Join forces with PIER, our Policing Institute for the Eastern Region, with links to local and regional forces and policing bodies and chief officers at local and national level Study abroad for one semester, and apply for funding to help cover the cost Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing will allow you to balance an exploration of complex criminological perspectives with the practical application of policing skills and knowledge. By considering the relationship between society and the criminal justice system, and simulating real-life activities such as investigating crime scenes, you’ll develop skills that will help you succeed professionally in the police service, or in a policy-related / criminal justice agency environment. You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and research methodologies, helping you become an independent learner with the ability to manage your own projects and research. As well as completing core modules in criminology and policing, our optional modules will give you the chance to develop specialisms in areas such as leadership and management, public policy, and issues concerning social and political inequality. On some modules, a significant part of your teaching will be delivered by policing and criminal justice practitioners - for example, 'Basic Criminalistics' will be delivered by former and active Crime Scene Investigators. Through our relationship with regional police forces and practitioners, you’ll also have opportunities to engage with professionals from the criminal justice sector through guest lectures (including those organised by our Policing Institute for the Eastern Region), workshop events, study trips and research projects. You may also have opportunities to work closely with local police forces, for example a student recently carried out research on police officer demographics and recruitment, sponsored by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by our expert staff members through timetabled group meetings, individual meetings and one-to-one personal tutoring You’ll also have access to the University's student support groups and dedicated ARU Criminology groups on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Course Leader: Carina O’Reilly

Course Details - Modules

Year one, core modules Crime News and Criminology Criminal Justice in England and Wales Introduction to Policing Media, Society and Crime Year two, core modules Making A Difference Evidence-Based Policing Year two, optional modules Violence: Theories and Causes of Crime Violence: Realities and Impact of Crime Trials and Errors: Justice in Court Intoxicants and Intoxication Resilience and Emergency Management Leadership in Policing and Criminal Justice Globalisation and Security Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation Policing Vulnerability Cybercrime and Policing Year three, core modules Undergraduate Major Project Politics and Public Service Criminology in Policy and Practice Year three, optional modules Negotiating Sex and Gender: accounts & accountability Comparative and Global Criminal Justice Investigative Psychology Organised Crime Neighbourhood Policing and Community Safety Police and Counter-terrorism Youth Crime and Aggression Concepts of Good and Evil Race, Racism and Cultural Identity Sport, Globalisation and International politics

Course Details – Assessment Method

You’ll be assessed using a range of methods depending on the nature of the module. These include essays; portfolios; problem-solving activities; case studies; blogs; policy documents; presentations; and a major research project.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: L313

Institution code: A60

Campus Name: Cambridge Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).


If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/criminology-and-policing

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 65%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note the fee for the placement year is £1250 (This is a provisional fee and subject to change) https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate 2022 international fees are to be confirmed

Provider information

East Road
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Cambridge
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