Overview

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Top-up) programme is delivered in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire.

The university is proud that 95% of Gloucestershire graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduating (University of Gloucestershire DHLE 2016/17).

The course is designed for students who already have a Foundation Degree, HND, or other qualification in a subject such as criminology, uniformed public services or criminal justice, and who want to follow a programme of study that takes specialist knowledge and skills to a level relevant for a graduate career in this area.

All students will follow a programme of study designed to develop your critical thinking and research skills, and you will complete an applied research project on a topic of your choice. You will also select four optional modules from a list that is likely to cover topics in policing, restorative justice, homicide, sexual violence, prisons and rehabilitation, and forensic crime scene investigation.

You will be supported by a personal tutor who will guide you through the programme and help you plan your next steps after graduation.

Assessment

The assessment strategy is designed to ensure that learning outcomes are achieved and that there is a development of knowledge and skills.

The following assessment activities are used on this programme:

• Essays
• Research Proposals and Impact Assessments
• Case Studies and Scenarios
• Portfolios

In addition, students will be expected to undertake formative assessments, including presentations, guided learning tasks, and seminar participation.

Progression

On successful completion of the Level 6 course, students are entitled to continue their studies at a post-graduate level, which includes pursuing a Masters in an area.

Careers

Graduate opportunities include roles in the:

• The police service
• Prisons, probation and border control
• Victim support organisations
• Intelligence analysis
• Public authorities.