Politics & International Studies with Criminology BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Belfast

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Belfast

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16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Sociology
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Our curriculum is based upon the research and scholarship of the team. In this Politics and International Studies with Criminology degree we foster your interests, ignite your passions and challenge and question the political and criminological world. We encourage students to pursue their interests, become research literate and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the research carried out in these disciplines. Students are encouraged to delve deep into politics and international ...Read more

Our curriculum is based upon the research and scholarship of the team. In this Politics and International Studies with Criminology degree we foster your interests, ignite your passions and challenge and question the political and criminological world. We encourage students to pursue their interests, become research literate and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the research carried out in these disciplines. Students are encouraged to delve deep into politics and international studies and into criminology: to question, challenge and discover. You will develop expertise in key political and criminological concepts, theoretical ideas and research approaches. Focusing on political and criminal justice systems, you will critically examine the context in which it operates. This Politics and International Studies with Criminology degree provides a detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary political analysis, an excellent training in social research methods, the ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems, and an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of political problems in society.The degree equips graduates for employment in a range of careers in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors, locally and internationally. Our world leading research is used in the classroom to help develop the overall research literacy of the students. We give our students the opportunity to gain the skills and ability to carry out independent research, to assess the merits of competing theories and explanations, to work as part of a team, and to effectively engage in political debate with sensitivity to the views of others – all skills that are highly attractive to employers. Every student is encouraged to be an active member of the Politics and International Studies with Criminology team and pursue active learning in the academic study of the disciplinesCriminology forms the Minor component of this course. The Criminology component offers a range of ideas and theories from several different disciplines including law, public policy, social policy and economics. Students will examine mainstream concepts of criminology and criminal justice such as crime, environment, victims, desistance, sentencing, policing and emergent ideas on equality and human rights. These, coupled with knowledge of institutions and structures, will provide students with a wider understanding of behaviour and activity within the criminal justice system.

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Sociology
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
49th
Law
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Law graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Law graduate salary
£17,000
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
J
Jacob
26 Jan 24

Great location as it is right in the town. Facilities are amazing with up to date technology everywhere for example the up to date computers everywhere. Honestly I don’t see any..Read more

K
Kyna
25 Jan 24

Great facilities to ask for guidance/advice/support Has private study booths in the university library but the library is quite nosy, and even with a booked time slot for a study..Read more

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Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE Profile to include CGSE English Language grade C or above (or equivalent). Essential Skills Level 2 Communication is an acceptable alternative.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Government & Politics
70%
History
63%
Religious Studies & Theology
22%
English Literature
22%
Business Studies
17%
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Law

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
32%
Religious Studies & Theology
30%
English Literature
24%
Business Studies
23%
Information & Communication technology
21%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

4,750 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Criminology
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J
Jacob
26 Jan 24
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Great location as it is right in the town. Facilities are amazing with up to date technology everywhere for example the up to date computers everywhere. Honestly I don’t see any...
Read more
K
Kyna
25 Jan 24
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Great facilities to ask for guidance/advice/support Has private study booths in the university library but the library is quite nosy, and even with a booked time slot for a study...
Read more
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