Courses-Bachelor-Criminology

Criminology

BA Hons

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Course overview

This course examines a variety of significant problems and debates concerning crime and the criminal justice system in a critical manner, and it also gives you a better grasp of the various reasons why people break the law. You will gain an in-depth understanding of crime, deviance and criminal justice from critical, theoretical, policy, legal, political and practical perspectives, and you will address historical and contemporary issues such as terrorism, sex work, forced migration, domestic violence, crime prevention, prison and punishment, policing, youth crime and justice, law enforcement, etc. This BA in Criminology is intended for students who are interested in crime and the criminal justice system. While the precise focus and curriculum of such a degree may differ between universities, it often provides students with a comprehensive grasp of crime, criminal behaviour and the psychological elements that contribute to it. If you want to work in the criminal justice system and want to gain a solid understanding of criminology and its repercussions in modern society, this course is a great place to start. Make sense of the criminal justice system by gaining a broad perspective on crime, punishment and victimisation. This course seeks to increase students' knowledge and understanding of the major schools of thought in criminology, as well as their historical and political foundations and practical applications. You'll receive hands-on experience with criminal justice systems as well as biological, social, and cognitive elements that influence behaviour at the individual and societal levels.
Why to study this course?
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82% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
91% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
92% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Criminology student

About institution

Arden University makes higher education accessible for everyone, offering a wide array of flexible degrees (online learning and blended learning) that fit around your life and your needs. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or other commitments, Arden’s approach allows you to study on your own terms without sacrificing quality. Plus, it was recently ranked 16th out of 149 UK universities for student satisfaction.

Modules

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Assessments

Our innovative assessments are based on the skills needed by employers in the real world and are therefore 100% focused on getting you ready for your career. Each assessment aims to provide you with transferable skills for your future and can include:
  • Assignments 
  • Essays 
  • Reports 
  • Presentations 
  • Case studies 
  • Portfolios of work 
  • Roleplay 
  • Interactive decision-making 

Entry requirements

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £9,250 The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses. If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Please submit an enquiry to find out more or use our calculator to estimate how much Maintenance Loan you can get and how much you will have to repay per month once you finish your course.
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Study & Career progression

There are several job opportunities for criminologists, and our recent criminology graduates have gone on to work in a variety of sectors, including:

  • Justice service 
  • Probation service 
  • Prison service 
  • Security 
  • Research 
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Civil service 
  • Housing support 
  • The legal system 
  • The court system

At the same time, you could also continue your studies, specialising in an area of interest or exploring something new. See our postgraduate courses.

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