BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice (Top-up)
Overview
The Criminology and Criminal Justice (Top-up) program is designed for students who have already obtained a Foundation Degree, HND, or other qualification in a subject such as a criminology, uniformed public services, or criminal justice. This program provides you with more education on criminology and criminal justice topics, which will help you pursue a graduate career in this area.
This programme provides you with the skills they need to complete an applied research project on a topic of their choice. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules that cover a variety of policing, restorative justice, homicide, sexual violence, prisons and rehabilitation, and forensic crime scene investigation topics.
This personal tutor-led programme offers tailored instruction that will help students develop critical thinking and research skills, and then they will complete an applied research project on a topic of their choice.
Quick facts
Location:
London
Duration:
1 year
Available Starts:
March & October
Course Funding:
Available upon eligibility
Institution Code: Upon request
Awarding Institution: University of Gloucestershire
Employability
The Criminal Justice System provides many opportunities for graduates of this course, many of which lead to successful careers in the field. After completing their degree, students can immediately begin working in the criminal justice system.
Associated Jobs:
- The police service
- Prisons, probation and border control
- Victim support organisations
- Intelligence analysis
- Public authorities
Structure and content
You will develop essential skills that will help you communicate effectively, analyse information, problem solve, think critically and make decisions. You will also have the opportunity to apply these skills in a variety of settings, including in class, workshops and independent research.
See below for the modules you will study:
Year 1
- Criminal Perspectives on Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Applied Research Project
- Green Criminology
- Global and Organised Crime
- Injustice and Freedoms
- Restorative Justice
Entry requirement
Applicants interested in applying to the BA (Hons) criminology and criminal justice must have competed the appropriate or equivalent course Foundation Degree or Diploma in Higher Education or a Higher National Diploma at pass level
As an alternative, we requests:
- Irish Certificate of Exit: BBCCC.
- Scots who are higher: BBCCC.
- Extended BTEC Level 3 Diploma: DMM in a subject related to business.
- Diploma from the International Baccalaureate 24 points.
Candidates require to have at least 3 GCSEs, including English and math, with a grade of C or higher.
If English is not your first language, you will require you to demonstrate a certificate of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or an equivalent English Language qualification.