BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Law

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 of your integrated course you will benefit from introductory modules including criminal justice and thinking about crime. You will also study the Law of Torts and have the opportunity to explore the relationship between the Citizen and the State. Modules in Study Skills and volunteering in the community are also offered.

In Year 2, you will gain a deeper understanding of the theories of crime, punishment, sentencing and inequality. You will analyse principles of criminal liability through the examination of particular offences in criminal law and advanced criminal law.

Year 3 modules will have the opportunity to explore contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice, terrorism and state crime; or you may opt to study EU Law, Family Law or Welfare and Housing law. The submission of a project combining issues of Law and Criminology and Criminal Justice will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge further or you may opt to undertake a work placement and carry out a related research project for an organisation within the sectors relevant to your integrated course.