The course is designed for those who have an interest in crime and the criminal justice system. Criminology at the University of Northampton has the distinctive approach of drawing on perspectives from the Sociology of Deviance, Criminal Psychology, History of Crime and Criminal Law. Through class discussions and independent study you will explore both theoretical and practical perspectives of crime. The course has been developed with the QAA/British Society of Criminology benchmarking criteria in mind. Field trips, volunteering, and networking opportunities provide you with valuable practical experience. This course offers a placement to single honours students within a criminal justice agency, which also allows you to carry out independent research and make valuable contacts.*eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information Criminology is a popular degree that could provide you with excellent career prospects in policing, probation work, the prison service, the Home Office, the criminal courts and postgraduate studies. Projects such as crime reduction teams drug rehabilitation programmes, youth offender teams and victim care are also viable career paths. **By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:** - You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). - Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Panel judged that the University of Northampton delivers consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically. - We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK** - Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. **The Northampton Employment Promise** - In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study. ✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information ✱✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2020

**STAGE 1:** • Crime and Society (compulsory) • Applied Criminological Research (compulsory) • The Psychology of Crime and Criminal Behaviour (compulsory) • The Science of Crime and Criminals (compulsory) • Youth, Crime and the Media (compulsory) • True Crime and Other Fictions (compulsory) **STAGE 2:** • Doing Research in Criminology (compulsory) • Crime and Justice (compulsory) • Outsiders (designated) • Personality Psychology (designated) • Social Psychology (designated) • Communities, Crime and Alternative Justice (designated) • Policing and Crime Control (designated) •Organised Transnational Crime (designated) • Crime, Policing and Punishment in England 1700-1900 (designated) **STAGE 3:** • Criminology Dissertation (compulsory) • Crime and Punishment (compulsory) • European and International Human Rights (designated) • Forensic Psychology (designated) • Crime: Perspectives of Gender and Race (designated) • Violence: from Domestic to Institutional (designated) • Crime and Popular Culture in the late Victorian City (designated) • Addiction: Crime and Criminalisation (designated) • Beyond Justice (designated) • Critiquing Criminalistics (designated). Module information is quoted for 20/21 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

There are a variety of assessments used on the course including: • Essays • Historical investigations • Role plays • Posters • Exams

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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.

Course code: M930

Institution code: N38

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
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

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