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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
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4 Years
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Some people commit crime while others lead law abiding lives. Why? On this course you’ll examine the nature of crime, investigating the impact it has on society – and what we can do about it. Choose to study at Plymouth and you’ll get the extra benefit of a course that covers the same topics we’ve developed for community justice professionals – providing you with a perfect start to your future career in a wide range of areas, from psychology to community justice.-
Gain insight into life as a community justice professional– you’ll study the same topics as professionals working in probation, policing, youth justice, community safety and victim services.-
Kick start your career– as a successful graduate, you’ll be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, putting you on track to a career in professional psychology.-
Expand your horizons and experiencewith opportunities for international exchange and a year studying abroad (in Year 2).-
Enhance your employabilityand grow your professional network by applying for an optional placement year.-
Develop your skills as a scientistworking alongside leading researchers with the Research Apprentice Scheme.-
Draw on cutting edge researchacross the social sciences to examine the nature of crime and explore the workings of the criminal justice system.-
Shape your own study pathwith an exciting range of topics available through lectures, optional courses and project supervision.-
Benefit from studying on a course that the Research Assessment Exercise rates as excellent for researchand the Quality Assurance Agency praises for its quality of education.-
Make the most of our specialist facilities– we’ve got 22 labs to choose from, including a virtual reality laboratory with 3D modelling software, sound-proof cubicles with a range of stimulus equipment and computer laboratories. You'll be able to get your hands on everything you need for your own research.-
Complement your formal learningwith regular Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (PALS) sessions that provide the opportunity for you to learn with and from your peers. Share knowledge, discuss ideas, and ask questions in a relaxed and friendly environment.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 - 32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
112 - 128 points from a minimum of three A Levels. Any subjects are considered.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
112 to 128 UCAS Tariff points including 2 Advanced Highers.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. Any subjects are considered.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
112 to 128 UCAS Tariff points. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
Any subjects are considered.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
Any subject considered.
Considered in combination with other qualifications
The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...