You will immerse yourself in all aspects of criminology to understand how and why crime occurs at local, societal and global level. Based at our Fusehill Street Campus in Carlisle, you will develop a critical insight into the work of the criminal justice system in bringing offenders to justice. We will encourage you to sharpen your sense of social justice by exposing you to the realities of crime committed by the powerful and relatively powerless, and the different ways these impact victims. From the outset, you will be able to satisfy your curiosity about criminology in innovative ways, such as exploring how crime stories are told. Through developing creative criminology research skills, you will be empowered to produce knowledge, not just learn it. Our strong links with criminal justice and community-based organisations and groups in Cumbria will provide you with excellent volunteering opportunities and job prospects. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work in any aspect of criminology. You may decide to work directly with offenders in a probation, prison or community-based setting, or, focus your career on the needs of victims. You will also be ideally placed for a career in crime policy or postgraduate criminology research. From the outset, you will be able to satisfy your curiosity about criminology in innovative ways, such as exploring how crime stories are told. Through developing creative criminology research skills, you will be empowered to produce knowledge, not just learn it. Our strong links with criminal justice and community-based organisations and groups in Cumbria will provide you with excellent volunteering opportunities and job prospects. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** But you won’t just 'learn about’ criminology theoretically, you’ll apply your knowledge to real-life issues and modern day problems – giving you the edge as a future expert in this fascinating subject area. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your degree with modules that interest you and fit your intended career path, because your employability is important to us. - Our close links with the Police, Solicitors Regulator Authority, the British Psychological Society, Law Society and a number of voluntary and commercial organisations provide you with great job prospects - Tutors regularly contribute to national and international research and policy debates, so you get up-to-date learning on key issues in the study of crime and criminal justice - Taught in small classes, so we get to know you well and guide you in your studies - Volunteering opportunities with organisations connected to the criminal justice system - Student-led Criminology Society with socials, film nights and crime reading group - Academic tutors are former or practising professionals in diverse fields including policing, probation, substance misuse, domestic violence work and the law - Study in Carlisle, within 30 minutes of Scotland in one direction and the stunning Lake District National Park – now a UNESCO World Heritage site - in the other. So, you’ll never be stuck for something to do when you’re not studying - Employability is woven into our course through practical sessions and up-to-date learning, so you can get a firm grasp of the skills that employers require. So, for a criminology degree that enables you to develop a critical understanding of the complex nature of crime and its impact on society and bolsters your career prospects, look no further. **Modules** **Year one** Crime and Deviance Criminal Justice System Becoming a Criminologist Crime Stories Crime and Social Justice Global Crime **Year two** Explaining Crime Bringing Offenders to Justice Prison and Punishment Real World Research Social Exclusion Crimes of the Powerful **Year three** New Challenges in Criminology Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System Victimology Research and Practice Dissertation

Year one - Compulsory Modules: Crime and Deviance, Criminal Justice System, Becoming a Criminologist, Crime Stories, Crime and Social Justice, Global Crime. Year two - Compulsory Modules: Explaining Crime, Bringing Offenders to Justice, Prison and Punishment, Real World Research, Social Exclusion, Crimes of the Powerful. Year three - Compulsory Modules: New Challenges in Criminology, Inequalities in the Criminal Justice System, Victimology, Research and Practice, Dissertation. Optional Modules: Criminal Law and Evidence, or Representations of Crime.

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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: L612

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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Year 1

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	13250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	13250.0	Year 1

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