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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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This degree helps you develop critical perspectives on social behaviours, exploring justice, crime and inequality, to prepare you for a successful career and make a meaningful contribution to society.During the Social Sciences Foundation Year, youll begin to develop the academic writing and independent learning skills necessary to study a scientific discipline. Youll also begin to learn the basics of thinking and writing in social sciences.The foundation year has an applied focus – students are encouraged and enabled to apply their theoretical knowledge to real world problems, such as mental health, psychological wellbeing and everyday problem-solving.The criminology and sociology degree is informed by and regularly updated to incorporate current industry thinking, with lecturing staff who have connections and ongoing practice within the sector – ensuring what you study is current, relevant and practically linked to real-world developments and issues.The curriculum includes key areas of criminology and sociology, youll study subjects such as crime social behaviours media, social inequalities, migration and race and ethnicity. Youll develop scientific approaches to researching key issues, applying concepts from sociology and criminology. Youll also develop a range of key skills which will help you become analytical and enable problem solving. Youll become an excellent communicator with a good understanding of empathy. These skills will provide useful tools for a range of careers in healthcare, public sector, leadership, law enforcement, finance, research and IT.This degree emphasises the practical application of criminology and sociology, with real-world assessments integrated throughout. In sociology and criminology modules youll reflect on real issues such as community empowerment, justice, and, applied sociology. Youll develop knowledge and skills to become competent in critically understanding justice, crime, social issues and equity.To reflect the wide range of careers that are open to graduates, the course can be tailored with optional modules that suit your specific ambitions.4 years with foundation year
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A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:45,P:15 Grades / Points required
AS:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
M,M Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
D Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
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A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.
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In combination with other qualifications
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In combination with other qualifications
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Students living in
England
£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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£15,050 per year
Students from EU
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£15,050 per year
Students from International
£15050 Per year
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