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Criminology and Law (with foundation year) - BA (Hons)

Coventry University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    CU Coventry

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for you to develop a career relating to criminology and law. The foundation year aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this programme explores the development of legislation with core academic skills. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Criminology and Law BA (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences.The degree introduces you to crime as a dynamic process in a rapidly changing world linking foundational principles and emerging trends to explore its impact on daily life. In your third year you will specialise in a range of areas of crime, victimology, criminal justice, law and advocacy emphasising key transferable skills in preparation for graduate level employment in a global market.During your degree you will have the opportunity to link major theoretical perspectives to contemporary issues and debates – putting theory into practice. You will also be able to reflect analytically and critically on a wide range of issues and emerging trends relating to crime, control, and criminal justice in local and global contexts, before applying creative solutions to crime problems, and to systemic failures in dealing with crime.


Key benefits of the degree

Applied approach designed to develop the skills required for graduate employment in various criminal justice roles Expert speakers from agencies involved in criminal justice complement and contextualise your understanding International perspectives on crime Opportunities to participate in international field trips – previous criminology trips have included South Africa, USA, Finland, Estonia, and PolandSee our website for further details. 

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    59th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

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In 2023/24, Coventry University Group had 50,000+ global learners.
Coventry University has a strong international outlook, attracting international students and staff and collaborating with overseas partners.
International students can access a number of scholarships, bursaries and discounts to help fund their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    92nd out of 112 10

    55th out of 101 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    106 45%

    90th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    86th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    17th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    115 55%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    42nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    8th

    5

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