Course Summary

The BA (Hons) in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a top up year which students will study after successfully progressing from the Foundation Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. At this stage in your academic studies you should have explicit understanding of the etymology of criminology and be able to with critical analysis, evaluation and reflection demonstrate your understanding of a broad based programme of study which explores the phenomenon of both social and personal aspects of crime. It will provide you with the most contentious issues in contemporary society. Criminology in its own right is a wide spread degree which will emphasis on a broad range of issues relating to crime. Most people associate Criminology with the causes of crime but it goes well beyond this; it is important to consider that laws change over time and what may constitute as illegal in one society may be legal in another. The degree allows you to explore the social and political impact crime has on individuals, groups and society as a whole. You will graduate with a BA (hons) in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a range of skills and knowledge which will enhance your employability skills such as the police, probation, prison, social work, youth work, Crown Prosecution Service and the Criminal Justice System. You will gain transferable skills in research, time management and written communication.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: M212

Institution code: B41

Campus Name: University Centre

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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


Only students who have studied the Foundation Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Blackpool and The Fylde College and achieved a minimum of a Pass will be considered for this top-up course.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 93%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 8335.0 Year 1
Scotland 8335.0 Year 1
Wales 8335.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8335.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly

Provider information

Ashfield Road
Bispham
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackpool
FY2 0HB

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