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Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4.5 Years

Course summary

Develop your interest in criminology and the justice system to an advanced level or gain the qualification you need to start or advance your career in areas such as policing, probation or security on this BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course.

Studying by distance learning, you'll examine the causes and consequences of crime and how this intersects with related disciplines such as law, sociology and psychology. You'll also develop the knowledge to assist you with a successful career in a criminal justice profession or for organisations that seek to reform and change the justice system and responses to crime.

Don't worry if you're new to University learning or returning to study after a break – you'll get a grounding in the key academic and research skills you need for studying at degree level.

Course highlights
Debate and question contemporary crime, control and punishment and criminal justice system issues such as investigation methods and forms of policing
Explore responses to crime from multiple perspectives as you study its relationship with other disciplines including law, sociology, psychology and the history of police science
Shape your learning to match your interests or career ambitions with modules covering specialist topics like organised crime, forensic psychology, cybercrime and terrorism
Be taught by leading academics from the University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who are experts in fields such as victimisation, policing and surveillance
Gain a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE ) after 18 months and a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) after 36 months, even if you don't complete the full course
Have the chance to achieve your degree more quickly if you have relevant prior learning or work experience
Study modules that allow you to qualify for Probation Officer training after the course

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 3,180per year

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

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    54th out of 112 1

    39th out of 101 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    120 51%

    59th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    50th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    48th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    123 58%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    29th

    5

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