Modern Languages and Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)
Bangor University
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The degree allows you to combine a Modern Language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish, from beginners or advanced level) and Criminology & Criminal Justice. You will develop written and oral skills and will learn about cultural aspects. This course will also impart strong knowledge in theories and evidence relating to crime, criminals and victims, and examine the way in which the criminal justice system works.All language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay ...Read more

The degree allows you to combine a Modern Language (Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish, from beginners or advanced level) and Criminology & Criminal Justice. You will develop written and oral skills and will learn about cultural aspects. This course will also impart strong knowledge in theories and evidence relating to crime, criminals and victims, and examine the way in which the criminal justice system works.All language modules include written skills (e.g. translation and essay writing) and oral skills taught by a native speaker.The optional modules available in modern languages allow you to gain insight into the cinema, literature, history, and culture of the country whose language you are studying. Your Criminology and Criminal Justice modules will focus on a range of social and political issues that sit well alongside the types of subjects you will learn about within modern languages.There are also extra-curricular activities that will both boost your subject knowledge and allow you to get to know your fellow students.Placement Year and International Experience Year AvailableCareersStudying a course such as Modern Languages and Criminology and Criminal Justice provides you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these fields often go into jobs in fields such as teaching, translating, policing and the prison sector. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, voluntary sector and, business. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.

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15/101
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68th
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07 Feb 25

One thing that I love about Bangor University, is the support that they provide. From help with your education to mental health. They really ensure that if you are struggling with..Read more

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Katie
21 Jan 25

I feel that the students union services are not well known and therefore people don’t know where to go for certain..Read more

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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Relevant modern language preferred (no language required for language-beginners' route). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

Level 3 qualifications can also be considered in conjunction with another qualification in a relevant Modern Language (e.g. grade C at A level or IB Higher). Please note: There is no specific modern language requirement as all of our Modern Languages degrees can be studied from beginner or advanced level. For those seeking to study Chinese, a demonstrable interest, but no prior knowledge required.

Pass required. (Can be considered in conjunction with A level or IB Higher in relevant modern language.)

Pass required. Including grade H5 in relevant modern language. (No modern language required for language-beginners' route.)

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We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.

We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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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.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

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

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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One thing that I love about Bangor University, is the support that they provide. From help with your education to mental health. They really ensure that if you are struggling with...
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