How do we understand crime? How can it be prevented? Why should criminals be punished, and how should we go about it? Why are certain groups of people more likely to become offenders, and why are some more likely to be caught? Why are so many people fearful of crime, and yet simultaneously fascinated by it?
Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. Social psychological approaches are increasingly crucial in understanding the interpe...
How do we understand crime? How can it be prevented? Why should criminals be punished, and how should we go about it? Why are certain groups of people more likely to become offenders, and why are some more likely to be caught? Why are so many people fearful of crime, and yet simultaneously fascinated by it?<br/><br/>Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. Social psychological approaches are increasingly crucial in understanding the interpersonal dynamics in crime control organisations, as well as exploring questions of criminal motivation.<br/><br/>You will explore topics including:<br/>- Crime and its control<br/><br/><br/>- Power<br/><br/><br/>- Identity<br/><br/><br/>You also have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates, and preparing you for your graduate career.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L3H8
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff112 120 Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels. Access to HE DiplomaD:6,M:39 We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. A levelB,B,B Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £19,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |