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Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

Bath Spa University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

  • Location

    Newton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Overview

Criminologists study crime from a variety of approaches, making this a diverse field of study. You’ll study crime from a variety of angles and perspectives. Core modules focus on the main theories, debates, issues and research problems in criminology and criminal justice, while optional modules enable you to develop your particular interests.

We’ll support and encourage you to gain practical experience in relevant fields through voluntary work and placements. You’ll develop practical and analytical skills as well as subject knowledge in crime and criminal justice.

How will I be assessed?

We use a range of assessments to gain a comprehensive measure of your performance. Assignments may include essays, book reviews, examinations, portfolios, creative work, contributions to online resources, presentations, reports, in-class tests, reflective writing and individual and group projects.

How will I be taught?

We take pride in our innovative and engaging modules that inspire and challenge, and we encourage you to reflect critically on your subject.

We’ll guide you through your studies, support you, and help you make the most of your academic studies. Your personal timetable will comprise all the modules for which you have been registered, and these incorporate different modes of teaching.

You’ll participate in a wide variety of activities including lectures, seminars, workshops, one-to-one tutorials, and sessions with visiting speakers.

Careers

A qualification in Criminology will prepare you for a career in a variety of relevant fields in criminal justice and associated social and welfare professions including:

  • Policing
  • Crime prevention and security
  • Crime reduction initiatives
  • Law
  • Offender management and interventions
  • Prisons
  • Probation
  • Youth justice

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,675per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    95th out of 118 6

    77th out of 101 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    117 55%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.84 71%

    111th

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    111 54%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    60th

    28

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    61st

    21

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