BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Social Policy

Our typical offer would be 200 UCAS points normally achieved over a minimum of either two or more A levels, an AVCE double award, BTEC National Diploma or other equivalent qualification. This includes any stand alone AS levels,Key Skills at Level 3 and Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).

All applications are individually reviewed and their skills and experience considered, particularly from mature students who should call 01902 321633 to discuss in more detail.

A satisfactory reference will be required as part of our selection process.

Language entry requirements :

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For entry on to PhD programmes you will need a score of:

IELTS 7.0 or

TOEFL 650 or

IBT 115

Pearson PTE Academic 68

During Year 1 you will benefit from introductory modules including criminal justice and thinking about crime. Alongside this you will explore the development of the post war welfare state and the underpinning social policy theories of fairness, equity and social justice. You will also have the opportunity to explore the relationship between the citizen and the state.

Year 2 looks at policy responses to social issues such as poverty, social exclusion, crime, ill health and social care and how these are linked to the economy. You will gain a deeper understanding of the theories of crime, punishment, sentencing and inequality and the history of the modern police force in the criminal justice system. Year 2 also provides opportunities to develop research skills essential to year 3 study.

Year 3 modules will explore contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice, terrorism and state crime; looking at the UK and global perspectives. It also focuses on the application of theory and practice in social policy, looking at the way that welfare is managed and the joined up nature of policy implementation. Students will have the opportunity to work with an academic supervisor on a project tailored to your own interest or in a research project in a community based organisation