Course summary
The BSc in Criminology and Policing aims to provide students with an in-depth insight into criminology and policing. Why people commit crime, what deters people from crime, the policing of crime, victimology, the penal system and the wider criminal justice system will be explored. This degree aims to prepare students for a career within the criminal justice system, whether that be policing, prison and probation services, youth work or research (to name a few). Your studies will prepare you for a career in the field of criminology and policing by developing your professional skills and intellectual skills, including critical thinking, complex problem solving, creativity and reflection. You will gain a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of the institutions, practices, policies and processes relating to law, justice and punishment that emerge in response to crime at local, national and global levels and how these have developed. Knowledge and understanding of professional policing standards, situations and contexts will be build and specific areas of policing responsibilities, evidence-based decision making and management of crime, covered. Transferable skills nurtured on this programme include research, interpretation, critical evaluation and the ability to turn theory into practice as well as preparing you for research or further study in your field.
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc) • Behavioural Dynamics (20 credits; compulsory) • Criminal Law (20 credits; compulsory) • Criminal Litigation (20 credits; compulsory) • Evidence Based Policing and Decision Making (20 credits; compulsory) • Family Law and Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Legal Process (20 credits; compulsory) • Legal Research (20 credits; compulsory) • Preparing for Employment (20 credits; compulsory) • Study Skills (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BSc) • Police, Policing and Society (20 credits; compulsory) • Preparing for Criminological Research (20 credits; compulsory) • Social Inclusion, Victimisation and Welfare (20 credits; compulsory) • Terrorism and Public Service Responses (20 credits; compulsory) • Understanding Crime, Justice and Punishment (20 credits; compulsory). Year Three – Level 6 (BSc) • Conducting Investigations (20 credits; compulsory) • Crime and Vulnerability (20 credits; compulsory) • Gender, Race, Religion and Crime (20 credits; compulsory) • Independent Project (40 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module; compulsory) • Serious and Organised Crime (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
The course will be assessed by a mixture of written coursework, project work, presentations and exams.
How to apply
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
International | £13500 | 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
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP