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Criminology with Counselling Skills (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

How can crime be prevented? Why and how should crime be punished? What motivates people to commit a crime? Criminologists engage with some of the most important and controversial issues, facing societies today.Taught in partnership with our Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, this course explores crime and society, alongside counselling which examines the nature of emotional difficulties and human relationships. You learn to be more effective in your interpersonal functioning and to offer a mature, empathic and sensitive presence to employers and those that you work with.You study an exciting range of topics including:- Criminal justice systems- Crime and media- Mental health and treatment- Skills for counselling- The counselling relationshipYou receive training in sociological research methods including how to design a survey, conduct interviews and focus groups. Through modules delivered by the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies you’re introduced to key concepts of psychodynamic thinking which is relevant for counselling. You gain insight into the unconscious dynamics in individuals and groups and develop listening and observation, self-reflectiveness and communication skills. You’re taught by criminologists and sociologists in our Department of Sociology. Our counselling experts in our Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies offer a clinical and academic approach and are acclaimed professors, clinicians and practitioners who can offer relevant, practical experience. You have the opportunity to gain practical experience and to pursue a year studying abroad or completing a work placement which can help in future employment. You can also complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates, preparing you for your graduate career.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,798per year

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

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    35th out of 75 17

    38th out of 103

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    103 58%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    50th

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    10th

    24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    105 53%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    32nd

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    38th

    21

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