Course Summary

Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system and examines its relationship with crime, harm criminal justice. You'll learn to apply research tools and access and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data on crime, victimisation and the societal responses to them. With an appreciation of criminological theorising and evidence, you will develop the skills to comment on crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance, including policy questions, at national, international and global levels. You'll gain the ability to critically assess everyday understandings of crime, harm and criminal justice, the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law, as well as gain knowledge of the key institutions which make up criminal justice and legal systems. **Key features of the course** - Explore the complex issues behind today’s crime, law and justice headlines - Understand, interpret and apply concepts about crime and law to 'real world' problems - Develop transferable employability skills to support career progression - Identify where criminal justice and law is failing to provide social justice, fairness and equal opportunities in society.

Course Details - Modules

This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits. At Stage 1 you’ll study two introductory modules – one with a focus on law and one with a focus on the social sciences. Next, at Stage 2, you’ll study three modules exploring public and evidence law, and criminology. Finally, at Stage 3, you’ll study crime and social harm, trusts law and complete your degree with a choice of law modules.

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How to Apply

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Institution code: O11

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Points of Entry

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Year 1

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Fees and funding

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Milton Keynes
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