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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Curzon Building Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Looking to study a criminology degree at university? Our BA (Hons) Criminology course is supported by our close links with local criminal justice organisations in the voluntary, public, and private sectors, including West Midlands Police Force.Make sense of the world of criminal justice by getting the big picture perspective on crime, punishment and victimisation.This course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the core schools of criminological thought, their historical and political foundations and practical application.
Professional Placement YearThis course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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A maximum of three subjects are considered (excluding General Studies). A levels and other level 3 qualifications
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