23Nov
UndergraduateAnglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Jump-start your career in the criminal justice sector with our specialist Criminology and Policing degree in Cambridge. As a BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing student at ARU, we’ll help you work towards your career goals from day one. Through our relationship with regional police forces and practitioners, you’ll have opportunities to engage with professionals from the criminal justice sector through guest lectures (including those organised by our Policing Institute for the Eastern Region), workshop events, study trips and research projects. You may also have opportunities to work closely with local police forces. A recent student project, sponsored by Cambridge Constabulary, carried out research on police officer demographics and recruitment. You’ll learn from staff with real-world experience: a significant part of your teaching in some modules will be delivered by policing and criminal justice practitioners such as former and active Crime Scene Investigators. Our criminology lecturers are active researchers with experience of working on real-life crimes with the police. You can also choose to an optional placement year. We’ll support you to get involved in justice causes and campaigns, charities and voluntary work that contributes to civic duty so you can gain relevant experience in the criminal justice system. You’ll also boost your CV as you become proficient in critical analysis, research and communication. Throughout your BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing degree, you’ll benefit from one-to-one personal tutoring and dedicated criminology social media groups. You could also enhance your CV by studying abroad for a semester – with funding on offer to help cover the cost. Once you’ve graduated, you can continue to develop your skills with one of our Masters degrees, such as MA Criminology and MA Contemporary Policing. Hands-on learning All our BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing students have the opportunity to:
- go on field trips in the UK and overseas
- take part in workshops, research projects and other events with regional police forces and other professionals
- study abroad for a semester, with funding available to help cover the cost
- choose from a range of optional modules and pursue their own areas of interest.
Modules
Year 1 core modules: Foundation in Law and Policing. Year 2 core modules: Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology; Criminal Justice in England and Wales; Introduction to Policing; Media, Society and Crime; Policing Practice. Year 3 core modules: Making A Difference; Evidence-Based Policing; Ruskin Module. Year 3 optional modules: Policing Vulnerability; Cybercrime and Policing; Lessons Learned: Inquests, Tribunals and Truth; Violence and Confrontation; Anglia Language Programme; Intoxicants and Intoxication; Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation; Violence, Gender and Victimisation; Using Linguistics: An Introduction to Forensic, Clinical and Computational Linguistics; Dark Web Policing and Control; Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding. Year 4 core modules: Youth, Crime and Aggression; Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice. Year 4 optional modules: Undergraduate Major Project - Criminology or Undergraduate Major Project - Policing; Investigative Psychology; Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence; Neighbourhood Policing and Community Safety; Race, Racism and Ethnic Identity; Anglia Language Programme; Police and Counter-terrorism; Organised Crime; Comparative and Global Criminal Justice; Concepts of Good and Evil; Crime and Data Science. Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment method
We’ll assess your progress using a range of methods, including essays, portfolios, problem-solving activities, case studies, blogs, policy documents, presentations, and a major research project.
How to apply
29Jan
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
- Course code:
- L312
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | 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
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT