Applied Criminal Justice (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Criminal Justice (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
Get the undergraduate qualification and academic recognition you need to progress your established career in the police or criminal justice sector. Get access to the latest facilities, supported by UWE Bristols respected reputation as a policing and criminology education provider.
As policing has evolved in recent years with the introduction of degree-based qualifications for new recruits, a gap has been identified within the workforce. Our BSc(Hons) Applied Criminal Justice Top-Up degree aims to address this gap by giving existing officers access to university-level educat...
Get the undergraduate qualification and academic recognition you need to progress your established career in the police or criminal justice sector. Get access to the latest facilities, supported by UWE Bristols respected reputation as a policing and criminology education provider.<br/><br/>As policing has evolved in recent years with the introduction of degree-based qualifications for new recruits, a gap has been identified within the workforce. Our BSc(Hons) Applied Criminal Justice Top-Up degree aims to address this gap by giving existing officers access to university-level education.<br/><br/><strong>Why study applied criminal justice?</strong><br/>Our Criminal Justice degree brings together the knowledge, experience and theoretical concepts that underpin criminal justice practices. As an experienced member of police staff, youll gain an undergraduate qualification to support your wealth of on-the-job experience. Plus, youll get academic recognition for your existing occupational skills, due to the professionalisation of policing roles.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>As an established and respected provider of policing education, youll benefit from UWE Bristols strong reputation in the criminal justice sector, with a unique perspective of the policing and criminal justice environment.<br/><br/>Get access to the latest facilities on Frenchay Campus, designed to meet the increased demands of our growing policing provision. Here youll test your knowledge in a safe learning environment, so youre equipped to apply your academic skills to complex crime scenes.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>This Criminal Justice course is suitable for existing police officers and professionals currently employed in the criminal justice sector, from probation services to prisons. We encourage a broad range of applicants, bringing a diverse pool of students with different perspectives to your learning.<br/><br/>When you graduate, youll be equipped with the skillset to progress your career within the police force or wider criminal justice sector or progress to postgraduate education. By acknowledging your occupational experience, youll be in a strong position to apply for more senior positions or further study.
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Frenchay Campus
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Course Code
L437
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1
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