Are you interested in the problem of crime in contemporary societies? If so our Criminology course may be for you. As a Criminology student you will investigate the nature of crime and criminality as well as studying societies response through the criminal justice system. You’ll learn about the social and personal impacts of crime and what it means to be a victim of crime. You will understand how societies control and punish disorder and study forms of transnational crime that cross national borders. Criminology takes a social scientific approach to studying and classifying crime, and exploring theories around criminal behaviour. In addition to theory you will study the institutions of the criminal justice system including police, law courts, prisons and probation services. As a Criminology student you will learn how to conduct independent research drawing on a range of methods utilised by social scientists. You’ll also be encouraged and supported to adopt an interdisciplinary problem-solving approach to social issues working collaboratively with students from other disciplines to find solutions. Finally you will home in on your future career path testing your interests and skills working with local organisations and building your professional network for when you graduate. You will have the opportunity to undertake live research project with a range of local partners and undertake research that makes a material difference to people’s lives. This will enable you to graduate not just with a good degree but a range of real world experience which will help you progress into your desired career. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Academic and Professional Skills for Social Scientists (30 credits) Introduction to Criminology (15 credits) Introduction to Criminal Justice (30 credits) Politics, Ideology and Society (15 credits) Exploring Crime and the Media (15 credits) Popular Culture Representations of Crime and Criminal Justice (15 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Research Skills for Social Scientists (30 credits) Exploring Issues with the Courts (15 credits) Violence in Contemporary Society (15 credits) Prisons and Punishment (15 credits) Advanced Criminological Theory (15 credits) Policing and Investigation (15 credits) War, Globalisation and Security (15 credits) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits) Global Transnational Crime (15 credits) Contemporary Criminal Justice Policy and Implementation (15 credits) Implementation (15 credits) Investigative Psychology (15 credits) Youth Justice (15 credits) Plus 30 credits of optional modules dependant on pathway Sex and Society (15 credits) Critical Studies in Race and Ethnicity (15 credits) Live Research Project (15 credits) Deviance in Pleasure and Leisure (15 credits) Exploring Employment (15 credits) If it is unviable to run an optional module due to student demand, an alternative module will be offered. A typical 15 credit module is 150 hours includes 36 hours of tutor led delivery and 114 hours of recommended independent study. A typical 30 credit module is 300 hours includes 72 hours of tutor led delivery and 228 hours of recommended independent study. A full-time student should expect to undertake 30 additional hours per week during term-time.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) 90% Coursework 10% Practical Exams YEAR (LEVEL 5) 80% Coursework 20% Practical Exams YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) 90% Coursework 10% Practical Exams Your final degree classification is calculated as an average of your highest 60 credits at Level 5 and all credits at Level 6. 70%+ First 60-69% 2:1 50-59% 2:2 40-49% Third

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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: M900

Institution code: P56

Campus Name: University Centre Peterborough

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IELTS (Academic)	6.0	5.5 in each element

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EU	8000.0	Year 1
England	8000.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8000.0	Year 1
Scotland	8000.0	Year 1
Wales	8000.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	8000.0	Year 1

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