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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Paisley Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Paisley Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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BA Criminal Justice / Criminal Justice (Policing) – the only one of its kind in Scotland – will help you develop expertise in criminology and criminal justice, social science, research methods, law and policy so that you’re ready to work in related areas in policing, prisons and the third sector.After Year 2, you’ll have the option to continue to study criminal justice or to specialise in policing through our policing specialism options.We work closely with experts and practitioners in criminal justice to provide a firm understanding of criminology and criminal justice in Scotland, the UK, Europe and internationally. Our exciting degree includes topics such as: prisons and policing, forensics, terrorism, youth justice, victimology and exploring the journeys of those who come into contact with the justice system.
PRACTICAL FOCUSGuest speakers form part of this degree to further deepen your understanding of the subject. We run an annual Criminal Justice Employment Information Day which has in the past been attended by the Scottish Prison Service, Police Scotland, SACRO, Victim Support and Turning Point Scotland amongst other relevant organisations and institutions.
CAREER PROSPECTSJobsThe BA Criminal Justice will prepare you for employment in the police and prison services, criminal courts and third sector criminal justice services in roles such as general administration and management.Graduates will also find opportunities in restorative justice and mediation, community safety, and working with offenders, victims and witnesses. As well as other major organisations linked with criminal justice in Scotland and the UK, Criminal Justice graduates have gone on to work for:// Police Scotland // The Scottish Prison Service // The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner // Sacro // Turning Point Scotland // The National Crime Agency // The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Further StudyGraduates from this courses may be able to undertake further study at master's and research level in areas relating to criminology.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
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Entry to Year 1 with a HNC with B in the Graded Unit in either Social Sciences or Legal Services.Entry to Year 2 with a HNC with B in the Graded Unit in one of the following (subject to sufficient criminology/sociology content): Police Studies; Policing; Social Sciences (that includes market research and with criminal justice or criminology modules); Legal Services with Criminology & Police Studies.
Entry to Year 2 with HND Social Sciences (without sufficient criminology/sociology content) with B in the Graded unit. Entry to Year 3 with HND Social Sciences (with sufficient criminology/sociology content) with B in the Graded Unit
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Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£14,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£14,500 per year
Students from International
£14500 Per year
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