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BSc Criminology
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Objectives
riminology is concerned with the systematic empirical study of crime, disorder and crime reduction. Criminological enquiry includes the examination of popular conceptions of crime in the media. It is also concerned with the explanation of criminal action ranging from petty theft to state sponsored terrorism. It includes the critical consideration of crime reduction including the activities of the police, Crown Prosecution Service, courts, prisons and community safety or crime prevention.
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Entry requirements
Entry Requirements Applicants must offer at least two 6-unit awards or one 12-unit award with a total of 220-240 points (CC) from 12 units. You should normally have achieved GCSE passes at grade C or above in Mathematics and English or equivalent. If you have alternative qualifications you may wish to contact us for advice before applying.
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Academic title
BSc Criminology
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Course description
Course Structure
For the part-time route, the exact choice of modules in each year will depend on timetabling and attendance, but the outline below indicates the subject matter studied over the whole programme.
Year 1
Introduction to Crime and Disorder
Introduction to Crime Reduction
Introduction to the Representation of Crime
Mind and Society
Social Research Methods
Policy and Society or Human Rights
Year 2
Core modules:
Justifying Crime Reduction
Key Ideas in Criminology
Crime and Punishment in England 1780-1914
Investigating the Social World
Criminological Review
Option modules:
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Work-based Learning
Gender, Sexuality and Crime
Violent Crime
White Collar and Organised Crime
Year 3
Core modules:
Final Year Project
Key Issues in Criminology
The 'Policeman State': The Creation of the Policed Society in England 1780-1914
Option modules:
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Police, Policing and Community Safety
The Penal System
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Forensic Psychology
Global Terror and Society
Applied Research
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