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Criminal Justice / Criminal Justice (Policing) BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Lanarkshire Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Develop expertise across criminal justice theory, research and policy on this 4-year Honours programme – with the possibility of specialising in Policing.You will explore the concepts, structures, organisations and processes involved with the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime. You will study the workings of the criminal law and criminal court system, and examine the treatment of offenders within society. In Years 3 and 4 you may be able to specialise in Policing, subject to satisfactory academic performance.This degree, the only one of its kind in Scotland, will prepare you for employment in the police and prison services, criminal courts and the fiscal, third sector criminal justice services and in roles such as general administration and management.Graduates will also find opportunities in restorative justice and mediation, community safety and working with offenders, victims and witnesses.
Application deadline
15 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information
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University League Table
109th
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Campus address
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
97th out of 103 6
70th out of 102 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 231131 59%43rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054 54%99th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.17 83%16th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212114 58%58th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10052 52%65th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.97 79%62nd
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