Course Summary

Understand criminality and learn how to investigate a murder based on interpreting clues at a mocked-up crime scene, right to the point of presenting your findings to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). At Plymouth, your degree extends far beyond the theoretical. Experience our pioneering module with HMP Exeter, where students learn about rehabilitation inside prison walls; shadow local charities like LandWorks and Victim Support; and work with Devon & Cornwall Police. Explore what social and developmental psychology can tell us about how and why people commit crimes. Broaden your analytical skillset by combining the study of the criminal justice system with psychology and gain key skills to help you navigate some of society’s most pressing issues. Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and innovative approaches, like our use of trained actors to test your interrogation skills. Our supportive academics bring experience from all sides of the criminal justice system and will connect you with key players locally and nationally. At Plymouth, your degree really is what you make it. From the second year, you can choose to add in modules from across the School of Society & Culture, broadening your perspective with a focus on subjects like Law or Politics or getting under the skin of different cultures and attitudes to crime with a module on Anthropology. What our students think: “It really puts our learning into practice and gives a lived experience. It was also a great opportunity to network with Devon and Cornwall Police”, Isobel Thomas, Criminology student on working with the local police.

Course Details - Modules

In your first year you’ll be introduced to the criminal justice process in England and Wales, exploring the ideas and theories used to analyse criminology and crime problems and placing crime and criminology into social and historical context. You’ll also study the basic theories of psychology, developing a variety of intellectual and practical skills through topics including social and developmental psychology and the psychology of the everyday experience. In your second year you will advance your awareness of criminological theory to enhance your understanding of the processes of criminal justice practice. Your training in research methods will provide you with an insight into research preparing you early for your final year dissertation project. You’ll also develop a greater understanding of areas such as clinical, social, developmental, biological and cognitive psychology and how these can be applied in practical settings. n your final year, you’ll select a criminological issue to investigate for your dissertation, choosing to specialise in an area of your choice. You will also study modules that reflect new, emerging trends in criminology that reflect current local, national and world issues. This includes green criminology, leisure and deviancy, violence and harm, justice in practice, social change and global issues such as state crime, war and terrorism. You’ll also develop your understanding of psychology through academic debates, allowing you to pursue areas that reflect your interests.

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: LC68

Institution code: P60

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Please contact the institution at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk or 01752 585858.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

104 - 120 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies is not accepted.

Including a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies is not accepted.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. Any subject is considered.

104-120 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. English and Maths accepted as GCSE equivalent.

Any subject is considered.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

To include a Grade 4 in any subject at Higher Level. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Any subject is considered.

Any subjects are considered. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/ 4 or above are required for this course. Policing and Security Management pathway Ready to make a difference? The Policing and Security Management pathway is for those interested in a policing-related career and the academic study of policing and security management.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.

English Language Requirements

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 55%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 74%

Go onto work and study: 89%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees * Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

Provider information

Drake Circus
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Plymouth
PL4 8AA

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