BA Hons Criminology — Unique Mark Ltd.

BA (Hons) Criminology

BA Hons Criminology

Do you find the causes and effects of crime and aberrant behavior in contemporary society interesting? Your BA (Hons) in Criminology will provide you the skills and information you need to comprehend how society views crime, how it changes over time, and how the criminal justice system works.

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Course Overview

Your ability to acquire a theoretical understanding of victimization, behavior, the socio-legal context, and social reactions to criminal activity is enhanced by the criminology program. The inner workings of the criminal justice system, victimization and crime in the media, society’s response to crime, and the future of social control will all be covered. Global criminological theories provide a thorough examination of all these aspects and more, supplemented by knowledge from allied fields such as psychology and sociology.

You will explore a wide range of criminal activity, victimization experiences, and miscarriages of justice over the course. The program provides a thorough analysis of the current criminal justice system, ranging from in-depth investigations of violent offenders and serial killers to examining key cases like that of Zahid Mubarak, Stephen Lawrence, Sarah Everard, and Mark Duggan. This will get you ready for jobs in human rights, criminal investigation, intelligence services, or as a police or probation officer.

The course’s staff consists of academics, professionals, and researchers with a broad range of backgrounds in social work, victim support, crime prevention, case management, and other fields. This dynamic combination of expertise ensures that you will gain the skills necessary to meet the industry’s current difficulties as well as its future needs.


Study level	Undergraduate
Duration	3 years
Award	Degree
Location	Birmingham, Manchester, London, Leeds or Online

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Course details and modules

The need for cybersecurity experts grew by 58% in the UK just last year*, and the sector’s skills needs more than tripled as sales reached over £10 billion in the UK alone, according to the cyber security sectoral study 2022. To assist you in addressing these expanding industry needs, this course has been specifically designed with an applied focus. With its emphasis on digital learning and global learning, you will graduate with the most recent, practical skills required to be successful in this booming industry.

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Crimes of the Powerful

Investigate criminal acts by the state and state-run corporations, such as corporate corruption and police brutality. Examine obscure facets of criminology by examining situations such as white-collar crime and genocide, which illuminate power relations.

Defending the Realm

Examine intelligence policing’s function in decision-making and the difficulties it faces in the fight against international crime. Analyze real-world examples such as the Cockling Disaster in Morecambe Bay and Operation Forte to gain an understanding of the intricacies involved in intelligence operations.

Policing Priorities

Follow the development of law enforcement from its inception to the present. Provide a thorough grasp of the complexities of contemporary policing by navigating topics including policing by consent, police culture, safeguarding, and the evolving policing landscape.

Modules

You can take up to three years to finish each level of this course, which has a maximum duration of nine years. On the other hand, the majority of students want to finish their education in three to six years. At Level 4, you will receive an introduction to cybercrime and criminology. At Level 5, you will then be able to select one of these courses, where your remaining modules will assist you in gaining the most recent industry-specific abilities that employers are looking for.

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)

Please be aware that the optional modules will only be offered if there is enough demand and funding. This implies that in order to account for this, we might need to curb numbers or modify or abandon modules.

Authentic assessments. No exams.

No exams in sight! You’ll find that our innovative assessments have a real-world focus and are embedded with real skills you can use in your future career.

Study support

Custom-made support for your criminology degree studies

This course includes a personalized support system in addition to the vast resources offered to all students to ensure your academic success. This comprises:

Engagement checks to ensure you have the tools and support for assignment submissions.
Academic personal tutor scheme for personalised support and guidance.
Weekly virtual programme team lead drop-ins for any questions you have.
Assessment workshops to clarify assessment requirements, marking criteria, and learning objectives.
Formative submission opportunities and feedback across all modules.
Office hours with module leaders, including a booking system for 1:1 support.
Additional academic support workshops in collaboration with our library and academic skills tutors.

Gain real-world experience while you study

With this degree, you have the opportunity to obtain valuable experience that will set you apart from the competition.

– Virtual Programme Group (VPG): Students can work with the school’s Programme Development Team to shape our programmes through VPG. Selected students will play a pivotal part in creating new degrees by offering the team invaluable feedback.

– Volunteer Lecturing Assistant (VLA): Working with our faculty, you will develop your confidence, acquire useful experience instructing at the postsecondary level, and add to this lively learning environment. Academics will assist you by providing direction, instruction, and assistance.

– Volunteer Research Assistant (VRA): Under the guidance of a staff member, a VRA will support teaching staff or our partner organizations with ongoing projects while honing their research design and application abilities. Additionally, it will assist you in expanding your network inside the research setting.

Digital Backpack

You will have access to your Digital Backpack, a collection of digital tools we’ve put together to help you succeed during your time studying with us, as soon as you enroll for your criminology degree. Throughout your course, you will have access to the following digital resources:

Office 365 subscription
Integrated zoom video conferencing
Careers support in-person and online available , your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us
Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support

Entry requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis. We would be pleased to talk about your application if you have a lot of job experience, credentials from other education programs, or a degree or certification that isn’t directly related to this degree.

Eligibility

To be eligible for BA (Hons) Criminology, you should normally have:

Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.
If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.

If you can demonstrate to us that you have relevant job experience that calls for the use of analytical and critical thinking skills, we would be pleased to review your application. We’ll need references, proof of your prior employment, and a personal statement that highlights your drive and aptitude for pursuing this degree.

English proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.

Before you start studying

Although you can read your study materials on a smartphone or tablet, a laptop or computer running the most recent version of Windows and a reliable internet connection are essential for optimizing your learning process.

Career prospects

This course gives you the groundwork you need for more research in the topic as well as a variety of transferable, general skills that will enable you to use your knowledge in a variety of contexts.

What will the BA (Hons) Criminology do for me?

After completing this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the rapidly changing criminal justice system that you may use in your next position. Among the many things you will discover are:

The different causes, patterns, consequences, and responses to crime across the UK and globally.
Real-world criminal justice expertise directly from lecturers with a wealth of experience in their fields.
The modern digital and analytical tools needed to work across courts, policing, probation, prison, and victims’ services.
Skills applicable to a range of exciting career opportunities across the sector.

What can I do after this course?

After you graduate with a degree in criminology, you’ll be well-positioned for a variety of fascinating opportunities. In addition to providing access to master’s-level coursework, your degree will open doors in the following fields:

Criminal justice system (police, prison, the courts, or probation)
Criminal investigation
Criminal Justice research
Government, social, or community services
Voluntary sector
Working with charities
NGOs (non-governmental organisations)
Work with the home office
Higher education

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