**Course Overview** - Do you have an enquiring mind? Are you interested in why people commit crime or become victims of crime? If so, then this course could be for you. Discover the political, personal and social aspects of crime with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. - Our Criminology and Criminal Justice degree addresses the widespread and growing interest in crime apparent throughout modern society and meets the ever-increasing demand from Government agencies and other employers for graduates in this field. - The course goes that little bit further by including criminal justice and examining how offenders and victims are treated by the criminal justice system. The subject is developing rapidly as new areas of study open up for criminological investigation. You’ll explore issues concerning how crime is defined and managed in our society and as you progress through the course you’ll have the option to study in areas such as policing, the prison system or social work. - It offers a challenging and rigorous examination of the nature of how crime is perceived, defined and managed in communities. You will develop a critical stance through a broad curriculum that forms an excellent exploration of this subject through a balanced mix of compulsory and optional modules that are taught by specialists in these areas. **Why study with us** - The School has working partnerships with organisations such as Lancashire Constabulary, the Criminal Justice System, the National Health Service, the Probation Trust, and more. - Our staff have a deep understanding of the law; many are professionally qualified and research active, which informs their teaching. - We offer option modules on our Criminology courses, so you can tailor your degree to your interests. **Further Information** - The School has developed employability and community links within the North West of England and the UK as a whole. This ensures that you have the opportunity to engage with employers, community groups, professionals and practitioners from groundbreaking organisations to develop your academic portfolio and pathway into to the world of work. - We provide opportunities to meet, communicate and network with a wide range of professional associates, from multi-disciplinary settings, who can provide first-hand experience and knowledge of the key skills required to be successful in your career destination.

Year 1: Compulsory modules; Crime and Society, Key Thinkers in Criminology, Introduction to Criminal Processes and Procedure, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Social Research Methods. Optional and Adopted Modules: An Introduction to British Sign Language, Introduction to Forensic Science [On-line], State and Society in Europe (1815-1914), Problems in Contemporary Applied Ethics, Power, Politics and the State, Media and Culture, Volunteering and Community Action, Gang and Gun Culture Year 2: Compulsory modules; Critical Thinker, Research Methods in Criminology, or Researching with Children and Young People, Understanding Policing, Controversial Issues in Prison. Optional and Adopted Modules: Understanding Interpersonal Violence, Youth Justice and Young People, Philosophy of Social Science and Social Theory, Community Project Development Year 3: Compulsory modules; Dissertation, Diversity, Crime and Justice. Optional and Adopted Modules: Sex, Violence and Strategies, State Crime and Genocide: State Terrorism and Denial, Drugs, Crime and Society, Why Prison?, Crime and New Technologies, Human Trafficking and ‘Modern Day’ Slavery, Humanity, Values and the Environment, Understanding Security and Policing in the Twenty-First Century

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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: M930

Institution code: C30

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IELTS (Academic)	6.0	with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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