
Criminal Justice and Social Policy with a year in industry BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminal Justice and Social Policy with a year in industry BA (Hons)
Through the BA in Criminal Justice and Social Policy course, you will gain an understanding of crime as a social problem. You will also explore this within a wider global framework.
Youll gain understanding on the impact of power, politics and social inequalities in the management of crimes and criminal behaviour. Becoming able to critically assess the effectiveness of both criminal justice and social policy practices in delivering justice to every member of society. You will develop as an independent, critical thinker equipped to tackle complex problems and produce creativ...
Through the BA in Criminal Justice and Social Policy course, you will gain an understanding of crime as a social problem. You will also explore this within a wider global framework.<br/><br/>Youll gain understanding on the impact of power, politics and social inequalities in the management of crimes and criminal behaviour. Becoming able to critically assess the effectiveness of both criminal justice and social policy practices in delivering justice to every member of society. You will develop as an independent, critical thinker equipped to tackle complex problems and produce creative solutions through collaborative and participatory approaches in your working lives. This degree will equip you with the necessary critical thinking, communication and research skills to make you an effective graduate employee. In such arenas as: local and central government; the law; research and the voluntary or charitable sectors.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L438
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
D:21,M:24
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Extended Project
C
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
A level
B,B,B
T Level
We consider a range of T Level qualifications. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |