Intakes
October, January, July
Duration
Location
London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Online
Awarded Degree
BA (Hons) Business Management
Course details and modules
The course is designed with a strong applied focus, ensuring students gain essential skills for navigating the dynamic landscape of criminal justice. Modules cover critical topics such as state and corporate crime, intelligence policing, terrorism, human trafficking, organized crime, cybersecurity, serial killers, and contemporary policing challenges. This comprehensive approach provides practical insights to prepare students for real-world roles in the field.
Some of the engaging modules include:
Crimes of the Powerful
Explore illegal activities driven by state or corporate entities, such as police misconduct and corporate fraud. Investigate hidden dimensions of crime through case studies on genocide and white-collar criminality, offering a deeper understanding of power dynamics.
Defending the Realm
Gain insights into intelligence policing, its role in decision-making, and the challenges faced in combating global crime. Analyze real-world cases, such as Operational Forte and the Morecambe Bay Cockling Disaster, to understand the complexities of intelligence operations.
Policing Priorities
Trace the evolution of policing from its historical roots to modern practices. Examine topics like policing by consent, safeguarding, police culture, and the shifting landscape of law enforcement for a comprehensive understanding of today’s policing environment.
Modules
The course offers a flexible duration of 3 to 9 years, allowing up to 3 years for the completion of each level. While this provides ample time for study, most learners aim to graduate within 3 to 6 years.
The journey begins at Level 4 with foundational modules in criminology and cybercrime. As you progress to Level 5, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize by selecting one of these pathways. This allows you to acquire sector-specific knowledge and skills aligned with current industry demands, preparing you for professional success.
Level 4
- Becoming a Criminologist (20 credits)
- A History of Crime and Punishment (20 credits)
- Crime, Media, and Culture (20 credits)
- Cybercrime: The Essentials (20 credits)
- Policing Priorities (20 credits)
- Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
Level 5
- The Prison (20 credits)
- Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
- Defending the Realm (20 credits)
- Green Criminology (20 credits)
- Researching the Field (20 credits)
- Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
Level 6
- Serial Killers (20 credits)
- Victimology (20 credits)
- Miscarriages of Justice (20 credits)
- Professional Practice: A case study (20 credits)
- Dissertation (40 credits)
Eligibility
- Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, along with passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.
- Completion of a recognised Access Programme or its equivalent.
- For those who do not meet these qualifications, an additional foundation year is available, providing extra support to help begin the degree successfully.
Applications are also welcome from individuals with relevant work experience involving critical thinking and analytical skills. A personal statement will be required to demonstrate motivation and capability to pursue this degree, along with references and evidence of previous professional experience.
English proficiency
- An IELTS score of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component), TOEFL iBT 80, or an equivalent qualification is required.
- Alternatively, evidence of previous study in English, such as a letter confirming English as the Medium of Instruction, may be accepted.
- For those unable to provide the above evidence, an internal English test is also available.
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Career Path for BA (Hons) Criminology
Graduates of this program can explore a diverse range of career opportunities across the criminal justice sector, government, and private organizations, including:
- Law Enforcement: Roles in policing, intelligence analysis, and crime investigation
- Criminal Justice System: Probation officer, prison officer, court administrator, or caseworker
- Government and Policy Making: Roles in crime prevention strategies, policy development, and community safety
- Research and Analysis: Criminology researcher or social policy analyst
- Victim Support Services: Support officer or case manager for victim advocacy organizations
- Private Sector: Corporate security, risk assessment, and fraud investigation
- Further Studies: Opportunities to specialize further in forensic criminology, cybercrime, or legal studies