Course Summary

**Why study this course?** In this degree you'll explore the fundamentals of criminological theory, youth work and social problems in order to discover the relationship between youth and crime. Our teaching staff have the professional experience necessary to help you learn this specialist knowledge. A work placement is also available to give you hands-on experience and skills. Successfully complete the course and you could enter a career in the Criminal Justice System, the National Probation Service, the Youth Justice Board, welfare rights and another profession surrounding youth crime. **More about this course** Learn the facts behind the headlines that portray young people negatively in their relation to crime, and prepare for a career path where you can make a difference. On this undergraduate course you'll gain an understanding of the relationship between youth work, social problems and media perspectives. Current staff on this degree include ex-probation professionals and specialist researchers into youth crime. This means you'll receive high quality lectures and seminars from industry experts. With this level of academic training, you’ll be well prepared for specialist employment. The work based learning placement will introduce you to the real world of youth crime, giving you valuable experience in preparation for your own career. It is this hands-on experience that will help you stand out when you complete your degree. Whether you want to work for the Youth Justice Board, the National Probation Service or undertake further research, this undergraduate degree sets you up for an exciting career focused around crime and youth culture. If you don't have traditional qualifications or can't meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing the Criminology, Policing and Law Extended Degree (including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons). **What our students say** “The staff are very enthusiastic about their subject and clearly enjoy teaching it. There was help with the work whenever I needed it and the module leaders were always very understanding.” National Student Survey “I have learnt so many new things beyond what I expected to. My knowledge and professional network have expanded greatly.” National Student Survey

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 modules include: Introduction to Working with Young People (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Criminological Theory (core, 30 credits) Researching Crime and Deviance (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Social Problems (core, 30 credits) January entry only: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Criminological and Sociological Theory (core, 30 credits) Introduction to Social Problems (core, 30 credits) Researching Social Life (core, 30 credits) Year 2 modules include: Measuring and Interpreting Crime (core, 30 credits) Youth, Resistance and Social Control (core, 30 credits) Crime in Context (alternative core, 30 credits) Perspectives on Policing (alternative core, 30 credits) Racism and Ethnicity (alternative core, 30 credits) Crime, Media and Technology (option, 15 credits) Youth, Crime and Violence (option, 15 credits) Development for Employment (option, 30 credits) Extension of Knowledge (option, 15 credits) Year 3 modules include: Crime Control and Penology (core, 30 credits) Social Control, Drugs and Organised Crime (core, 30 credits) Criminology Project (option, 30 credits) Criminology Work Experience (option, 15 credits) Gender and Sexuality (option, 30 credits) Re-thinking Childhood and Children’s Lives in Education (option, 30 credits) Serious and Serial Offenders (option, 15 credits) Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism (option, 15 credits) Victims and Crime (option, 15 credits) Human Rights and Conflict (option, 15 credits) Religion and the State (option, 15 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

You're assessed by essays, seen and unseen examinations, research projects and a final dissertation. This ensures you have the right skills and knowledge for a career around youth culture and its relation to crime.

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: ML95

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

Campus code:

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

Typical offer BBC (112 UCAS points) in three or more A levels.

A minimum of 114 UCAS points to include four passes (grade C) at higher level in a related subject.

Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject is acceptable for entry. QAA accredited course required.

A minimum of 15 points at the higher level and a minimum of 4 points in English and Maths at standard level.


English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 2310.0 Module
Northern Ireland 2310.0 Module
Scotland 2310.0 Module
Wales 2310.0 Module
EU 3894.0 Module
International 3894.0 Module
Channel Islands 3894.0 Module
Republic of Ireland 3894.0 Module

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Provider information

Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB

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