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**Overview**
**Why study criminology with us**
Our criminal justice degree approaches the subject from a theoretical, research-informed, and practice-based perspective. This means that during your time studying you’ll gain an understanding of the criminal justice system, including an introduction to law and legal justice and the different career paths you might want to pursue after graduation. This could be joining the police or opting to work for support services and charities that focus on policy and reform. As you progress into the second and third year, there is a choice...
**Overview**<br/>**Why study criminology with us**<br/>Our criminal justice degree approaches the subject from a theoretical, research-informed, and practice-based perspective. This means that during your time studying you’ll gain an understanding of the criminal justice system, including an introduction to law and legal justice and the different career paths you might want to pursue after graduation. This could be joining the police or opting to work for support services and charities that focus on policy and reform. As you progress into the second and third year, there is a choice of lots of option modules and you can shape your own degree.<br/><br/>During your studies, you’ll explore the problem of crime, its causes and consequences and to examine in-depth the workings and effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Well provide an inclusive learning experience that is intellectually engaging, challenging, supportive and respectful of students from all backgrounds.<br/><br/>We frequently undertake student fieldtrips, including trips to visit courts and prisons, to enable students to experience the criminal justice system for themselves.<br/><br/>The programme introduces several social scientific approaches to crime and criminal justice by focusing upon conceptions of danger and risk as experienced and represented particularly with reference to London but urban society more generally.<br/><br/>Beyond the course itself, you’ll get access to some of the leading experts in the field as we have been at the forefront of criminological teaching and research since the 1970s. All our lecturers are involved in undertaking research and these experiences often inform their teaching. Studying here will provide you with links to several areas of professional employment, both nationally and internationally, in the criminal justice sector and regulatory bodies, as well as voluntary, health, education, and housing sectors.<br/><br/>**Gain the skills you need to start your career**<br/>Our course will help you to develop your analytical and communication skills while you research and understand policy. You’ll do so through a series of presentations on criminology and its practices within the UK and internationally, building confidence. Online or face to face classes will combine criminal theory and detailed examination of real-life case studies from criminal justice settings so you can always see how theory can be applied practically.<br/><br/>The course is shaped by leading criminology research, ensuring that you graduate with knowledge of the latest policy developments in criminology and criminal justice. Youll focus on how the policies are created and implemented, evaluating its influence on society.<br/><br/>We frequently host guest lectures from academics, activists, and criminal justice practitioners who bring their specialist knowledge and passion to help inform and inspire you. Depending upon whats possible, these will be face to face or online. Previous graduates from this course have gone on to work for the Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime, the National Offender Management Service and victim support services.<br/><br/>**Networking and support**<br/>We know that sometimes you’ll need assistance and support when it comes to your studies. During your time with us youll get assistance from a Personal Tutor. If you require a little extra help then we have Student Learning Assistants and Graduate Academic Assistants on hand to help.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Hendon Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L2FY
Institution Code
M80
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaP:45 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English at C/4 or above A levelD,E,E |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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