Criminology BA (Hons)

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

City Hub

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

**To reduce crime, we need to try and understand why it happens, how people feel about it, and the impact it has on individuals and society as a whole.****This degree introduces the fascinating and evolving world of criminology, including the criminal justice system and foundations of law, sociology and psychology, including an emphasis on research methods. Next we move on to more advanced topics such as criminological theories, white collar and corporate crime, and cybercrime. It also covers ...Read more

To reduce crime, we need to try and understand why it happens, how people feel about it, and the impact it has on individuals and society as a whole.

This degree introduces the fascinating and evolving world of criminology, including the criminal justice system and foundations of law, sociology and psychology, including an emphasis on research methods. Next we move on to more advanced topics such as criminological theories, white collar and corporate crime, and cybercrime. It also covers contemporary issues in criminology, such as gender, race, and crime, the treatment and rehabilitation of offenders; victimology, miscarriages of justice, crime prevention and community safety.

An exciting feature is the opportunity to study forensic science at our purpose-built forensics laboratory and crime scene house.

This award is validated by The Open University.

About the course:

Year 1 (Level 4) modules:

-Powers of the Police -Offender Profiling -Theories of Crime-Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation and Photography-Study Skills

Year 2 (Level 5) modules:

-The Criminal Justice System-Youth Justice-Sociological Perspectives of Crime-Victimology -Crime and Deviance

Year 3 (Level 6) modules:

-Dissertation (60 credits)-Prison and Punishment -Miscarriages of Justice-Criminal Justice and Inequality The final-year dissertation allows students to complete an independent body of research on a related topic of their choice. This will require students to demonstrate their ability to conduct original research, analyse data, and present their findings in a clear and concise manner. Students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme to a real-world issue in the field of criminology.

Assessments:

A variety of traditional and innovative methods will be used, designed to provide authentic experiences for students to demonstrate the real-world competencies they will be required to use in a professional context. These include individual and group presentations, discussions, essays, reports, case studies, research and project work, examinations, reflective journals and work-based projects.

Qualification awarded:

Level 6 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology - awarded by The Open University.

What does a criminologist do?

Criminologists are social scientists who study crime, criminal behaviour, and the criminal justice system. They analyse crime statistics, conduct research to determine the causes of crime, and develop theories around criminal behaviour. They also study how effectively the criminal justice system responds to crime; including law enforcement, courts, and prisons.

Careers and progression:

Entry requirements

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A level:

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A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from at least 2 subjects at A2.

Tuition fees

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£8,250 per year

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