Criminology, Policing and Investigation
Birmingham City University
Criminology, Policing and Investigation
Course Summary
Want to start a career in criminal investigation? Our Criminology, Policing and Investigation University course has close ties to the West Midlands Police Force.
Our degree offers an in-depth study of policing and criminal investigation, helping you develop your understanding of criminological thought, as well as historical, political and practical applications. This course offers a varied yet focused choice of subjects through which you will be able to develop your interests within the specialised field of criminology.
Within this course, students will explore the who, what, where, why and when of criminology. That is the understanding of who and why people commit crime, where crime takes place, and the motivations for different crime types.
This is done through a range of exciting and engaging modules which are taught by expert lecturers who are well published in the field. In this programme we explore the concept of policing and how different countries have chosen to manage crime. We use a variety of trips, guest speakers and specialist workshops to give students a wide range of understanding of policing.
Specialist facilities include realistic, simulated environments such as the crime scene room and interviewing suite, allows students to simulate police interviewing environments for both suspects and witnesses, with access to tape recording and video playback analysis.
You will benefit from well-established links with a variety of external bodies, including police forces, charities, pressure groups, criminal justice agencies, criminal rehabilitation probation service and prisons.
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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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: ML9K
Institution code: B25
Campus Name: Curzon Building 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
A maximum of three subjects are considered (excluding General Studies). A levels and other level 3 qualifications
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 60% or above overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required
Pass with 120 credits at l level 4 and 120 credit at level 5 and 60% or above overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the third year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. A maximum of two subjects along with two A levels or level 3 qualifications. General Studies excluded
Pass 60 credits overall At least 45 credits at level 3. 18 level 3 must be achieved at either merit or distinction grade
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
Overall
For Students who do not already hold GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted.
For Students who do not already hold GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not Literature) English A-grade 4 or above or English B - grade 5 from IB Diploma will be accepted.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 or A-C/A1-C3) or Higher level minimum grade H5/D1
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | overall with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 58%
Go onto work and study: 82%
Fees and funding
| 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 |
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
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Birmingham
B5 5JU
15 Bartholomew Row
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Birmingham
B5 5JU