This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Take a comprehensive look at the law, combined with studying crime, social order and social control that is central to the study of Criminology. The programme has been designed to appeal to students who may wish to undertake careers within the criminal justice system including probation work, youth work, the police service and the prison service. Alternatively students successfully completing the BA (Hons) Criminology and Law programme can progress onto a Level 7 Masters degree externally in a relevant discipline.
Modules
Level 4 • An Introduction to the English Legal System (20 credits) • An Introduction to Criminological Theory (20 credits) • Legal Skills (20 credits) • Crime and Media (20 credits) • Political Ideology (20 credits) • Youth Crime (20 credits) • Public Law (20 credits) Level 5 • Criminal Law (20 credits) • Research Skills (20 credits) • Human Rights Law (20 credits) • Policing and the Criminal Justice System (20 credits) • Forensic Psychology (20 credits) • Understanding Crime and Criminal Justice (20 credits) • Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice (20 credits) Level 6 • Dissertation (40 credits) • Globalisation and Crime (20 credits) • Crime and Punishment (20 credits) • Immigration and Asylum Law (20 credits) • Contemporary Imprisonment (20 credits) • Criminal Litigation (20 credits)
Assessment method
The programme includes a varied range of academic assessments designed in line with employer consultation, to provide you with key skills and attributes. These include (but are not limited to); reports; essays; group and individual presentations; open book exams; simulations; moots; and dissertation.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via out APL process for accreditation towards this course. All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
A*-C or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
English language requirements
A*-C or equivalent in English Language and Maths.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6950 | Year 1 |
| International | £9500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Useful links
Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (settled and pre-settled status) (Gov.uk)
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
Provider information
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH