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Overview
You will study a wide range of topics covering both legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice including the social process of crime, the policing of society, social inequalities and the law, punishment and sentencing and the operation of the criminal courts.
The Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology (Hons) course from University of Wolverhampton has real practical application in contemporary society and equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in criminal justice agencies, including the Police Service, the National Probation service and related fields in the voluntary and public sectors.
Crime and its impact are at the forefront of current political and social debate. A degree in Social Policy and Criminal Justice enables you to explore the reality behind the newpaper headlines on crime and examine a topic which is relevant, topical and has real, practical application in contemporary society. You will study a wide range of topics covering the legal and sociological issues of criminology and criminal justice and the associated policy responses. The course equips students with knowledge and skills appropriate for a range of graduate roles in the statutory, voluntary and commercial sector.
Teaching and learning is designed to support digital literacy. Students will acquire the skills necessary to gather evidence and apply theories to a range of social and political issues. Students are encouraged to share knowledge and be enterprising with their ideas.
Careers
- Graduates from this degree course are likely to be attracted to a wide range of careers in the public, statutory and voluntary sectors.
- There are a range of options in a variety of criminal justice agencies including the police service and the National Probation Service and in related fields such as trading standards, HM Revenues and Customs, UK Border Agency and advocacy posts.
- Not all graduates wish to work within the criminal justice system, this degree develops knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of careers from the civil service to management and social care.
- You may go into teaching in Sociology. If you want to become a teacher you will need to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
- You could also choose to apply for Postgraduate courses in Sociology, Criminology, Social Work, Masters degrees in the Voluntary and Public Sectors.
Programme Structure
A successful graduate from this course is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Understand the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, responses to crime and the practices of the criminal justice system.
- Undertake research using relevant research methodologies and communicate findings appropriately.
- Critically understand social, political and cultural diversity in the context of Social Policy, criminological theories and the criminal justice system.
- Apply a critical approach to methods of inquiry and evaluation in Social Policy contexts.
- Apply social policy theories to analyse social needs and policy interventions
- Have developed knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to graduate employment.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Criminal Law Criminology View 447 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
- Access to HE Diploma: 45 L3 credits at Merit
Tuition Fee
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International
12950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12950 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Home - Part-time - £3100 per year
International - Part-time - £6475 per year
Living costs for Wolverhampton
550 - 900 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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