Take a comprehensive look at the law, combined with studying crime, social order and social control that is central to the study of Criminology.
The programme has been designed to appeal to students who may wish to undertake careers within the criminal justice system including probation work, youth work, the police service and the prison service. Alternatively students successfully completing the BA (Hons) Criminology and Law programme can progress onto a Level 7 Masters degree externally in a relevant discipline.
Course Details - Modules
Level 4
• An Introduction to the English Legal System (20 credits)
• An Introduction to Criminological Theory (20 credits)
• Legal Skills (20 credits)
• Crime and Media (20 credits)
• Political Ideology (20 credits)
• Youth Crime (20 credits)
• Public Law (20 credits)
Level 5
• Criminal Law (20 credits)
• Research Skills (20 credits)
• Human Rights Law (20 credits)
• Policing and the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
• Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
• Understanding Crime and Criminal Justice (20 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (20 credits)
Level 6
• Dissertation (40 credits)
• Globalisation and Crime (20 credits)
• Crime and Punishment (20 credits)
• Immigration and Asylum Law (20 credits)
• Contemporary Imprisonment (20 credits)
• Criminal Litigation (20 credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
The programme includes a varied range of academic assessments designed in line with employer consultation, to provide you with key skills and attributes. These include (but are not limited to); reports; essays; group and individual presentations; open book exams; simulations; moots; and dissertation.
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:
T950
Institution code:
W08
Campus Name:
University Centre
Campus code:
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)
Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via out APL process for accreditation towards this course. All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A*-C or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
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
A*-C or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
England
6950.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6950.0
Year 1
Scotland
6950.0
Year 1
Wales
6950.0
Year 1
International
9500.0
Year 1
EU
9500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Useful links
Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status) (Gov.uk)
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
Provider information
Margaret Street
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Wakefield
WF1 2DH
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