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Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Teesside University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1 of a degree.


Course details

: The law, criminology and criminal justice degree is a multi-disciplinary course that allows you to develop expertise in law and provides you with a strong introduction to core principles relating to crime, criminality and the criminal justice process.Many students study law to become a legal professional such as legal executive, solicitor or barrister, but a Teesside law degree opens up a wide range of professional roles for you, including within the criminal justice field, probation services, law enforcement and in the charitable and voluntary sectors. You could also be successful in management, recruitment or human resources. Whether you’re starting a career, developing an existing one or changing direction, a law degree presents many opportunities to you.As a graduate you’ll be a creative problem solver, and an effective researcher with the ability to interpret, analyse and critique complex information. You’ll have highly developed written and oral communication skills and be able to formulate reasoned arguments and challenge decisions. You gain a valuable suite of skills and attributes, confidence, adaptability and resilience to succeed in your chosen career.We recognise that students learn in different ways and our innovative teaching and learning approaches, as well as diverse assessment methods, prepare you for the 21st century workplace. You have the opportunity to spend time in our replica court room which has the features of a modern court and offers invaluable courtroom experience in first-class facilities.In Year 2 you have the option to study a work-based learning module, where you obtain real-world experience through empowering members of the local community to access justice by providing pro bono legal advice through the work of our award-winning Law Clinic which works in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organisations. This experience gives you chance to develop professional and practical skills, experience and knowledge in law which are crucial to any future career in legal practice as well as being very transferrable and useful in careers beyond law.


Top reasons to study this course

1.You will be a valued member of our law, criminology and criminal justice community – fully supported and encouraged to succeed on the course, and beyond.2. Your skillset is transferable and highly valued by a range of employers.3. Your fellow students will come from a range of backgrounds. You will study in an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment, which will enrich your learning experience.4. Your experienced and knowledgeable course team are research active and many are highly regarded researchers within their field.5. Our well-established links with the legal, criminal justice and other professions across the region and beyond creates opportunities for work experience, placements and permanent employment.


After the course

: You can enter a broad range of careers including the police service as a police officer or member of police staff (for example, crime scene investigator, intelligence analyst, fingerprint examiner), other law enforcement or criminal justice agencies, voluntary organisations, the public sector or the law sector, and postgraduate training or study. All programmes are designed to incorporate employability skills development alongside your degree course. Our staff utilise their extensive connections to provide many and varied opportunities to engage with potential employers through fairs, guest lecture sessions, live projects and site visits. Our award-winning careers service works with regional and national employers to

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level :

32-64 tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent).

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University information

Teesside University

Teesside University

  • University League Table

    100th

  • Campus address

    Teesside University, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX, England

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To get students off to the best possible start, Teesside University meets international students at the airport and takes them to their accommodation for free.
With an English language cafe and orientation activities throughout the year, Teesside University is experienced in helping international students feel at home.
Teesside University offers a range of scholarships to make the transition to UK study more affordable.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    97th out of 109 9

    82nd out of 101 4

    29th out of 36 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    116 53%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    98th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    34th

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    116 56%

    68th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    77th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    44th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    126 61%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    19th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    11th

    7

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