Course Summary

How do societies respond to crime or attempt to prevent it? How do we address social problems like poverty, inequality and discrimination? What impact do social policies have on crime control? You’ll address questions like this on our joint honours BA Criminology and Social Policy, by studying a variety of modules from both subjects. This degree will broaden and deepen your understanding of crime as a social problem, and how we can respond to it most effectively. You can tailor your degree to your interests and career goals through optional modules that examine subjects like prisons and society, youth crime, cults, and why some policies fail.

Course Details - Modules

In the first year, you will explore significant traditions and ideas in the disciplines of social policy and criminology in your core modules. Year two will develop your understanding of the theoretical and methodological foundations of criminology and social policy. We will encourage you to explore these through core modules focusing on research design and the criminal justice system. Year three provides the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through researching for and writing a dissertation on a topic of your choice. There is also a choice of optional modules allowing you to specialise in your areas of interest.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: 8L67

Institution code: N84

Campus Name: University Park 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

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills; GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

Scottish Advanced Highers at AB are also required; GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

Pass the Access to HE Diploma to include 45 credits at level 3. Of these level 3 credits 12 level 3 credits at distinction and 18 achieved at Merit or above. GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

Scottish Highers at ABBBB are also required; GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

Please contact the school for further information.

Please contact the school for further information.

GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

Please contact the school for further information.

Please contact the school for further information.

A Levels at BB are also required; GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4)

GCSE requirements – English grade C (numeric grade 4); European Baccalaureate - 75% Overall

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 19000.0 Year 1
International 19000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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