Criminology and Criminal Justice

You will be taught by a team of experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge and industrial experience from within the criminal justice sector. Many of our staff are professional practitioners with experience of working with the police, probation, youth services and in research.

Our whole team regularly update their knowledge and skills, with strong links to Manchester Metropolitan University. All staff have, or are working towards a higher-level Master’s qualification.

• 64 UCAS Tariff Points

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a related subject for example Public Services, Health and Social care, A Levels etc (Contact the course tutor for further details).

You may be initially required to attend an interview and complete an interview task.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

Year 1: Criminal Law, Theory and Practice (30 credits)
Explore the origins, development and contemporary aspects of the criminal law and how it is applied in practice, from investigation to trial and sentence.

Year 1: Criminology in Practice (30 credits)
Looking at both classical and contemporary criminological perspectives, you’ll examine how government thinking has influenced how offenders and victims are responded to within the Criminal Justice System.

Year 1: Politics, Community, Crime and Justice (30 credits)
Develop an understanding of the relationship between political ideology, criminology, the law and social policy, and explore how this protects/impacts communities within the operation of criminal justice practice.

Year 1: Professional and Academic Development (30 credits)
This unit underpins all other units and helps develop the essential academic and professional skills you’ll need for success.

The course will be delivered via lectures, seminars, tutorial, practical sessions, guest speakers / visits, independent study, and assessment – both individual and group – includes:

• Reports
• Essays
• Presentations
• Portfolio submissions
• Examinations
• Practical and research based coursework assignments
• Work-based learning
• Demonstrations
• Practical projects.

There are two main costs you will have whilst studying and if you are a home student studying on a full-time course, you can apply for student finance to cover both of these:

 Your tuition fees for each year of your course.
 Help with your living costs e.g. rent, food, clothing, course materials, entertainment.

You can find more details, including the actual tuition fee charged on our Fees, Funding and Finance Page.

All of the books required for the course are available either from the library or as e-books.

However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print assignments and other documents.

Campus printing costs start from 5p per page.

Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £50 each year for books and printing

If undertaking work experience (which may be paid or unpaid) you may also need to factor in travel costs to your place of work

You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check for this course to ensure you meet both our and industry safeguarding requirements. Please note there will be an additional cost to your course fees to cover Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) checks. Please see the GOV.UK website for DBS costs.