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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
- Experience award-winning teaching recognised by the British Society of Criminology.- Gain experience at the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.- Develop expertise in criminology, sociology, social justice and global human rights.- Improve your employability through work placements and international study opportunities.Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminological and sociological perspectives, on the causes and consequences of crime, the criminal justice system and societal structures. Through this interdisciplinary approach, you'll gain an understanding of human behaviour and societal dynamics. You’ll graduate with a broad foundation for careers in criminal justice, social justice and related sectors.If you don't meet the entry requirements for this course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year.
How you learnAll our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of practical experience, having worked in various areas of the criminal justice system, such as prisons, probation, and the police. Many are also actively engaged in cutting-edge criminological research, ensuring that your education is current and delivering real-world impact. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with external partners and practitioners, gaining the contemporary knowledge, skills and attributes you need for a professional career in the criminal justice or social justice sectors. Our goal is to prepare you for further professional training or equivalent pursuits.
Key ThemesYou’ll focus on key foundational areas such as the criminal justice system, human rights and values, and social science research methods. Through these you’ll build specialist knowledge of the causes and consequences of crime and deviance within a social, political and international context. You’ll apply this knowledge to real-world challenges, problems, perspectives and experiences – engaging with local, national and international partners.You'll maximise your career prospects through curriculum-integrated employment opportunities that connect with real-world contexts. These experiences encompass applied projects, work-integrated learning with relevant partners, and student-led impact research or employer-led projects.To develop as a globally aware and engaged practitioner, you’ll study an integrated international curriculum throughout your degree – primarily through online learning, along with the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions.
Applied learningYour course has been designed to embrace real-world challenges and provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to be successful.
Work PlacementsLive ProjectsYou’ll engage in a range of live projects – working on behalf of real organisations.
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level Qualification, or a combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£16,655 per year
Students from EU
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£16,655 per year
Students from International
£16655 Per year
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