Blackburn College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons) (Top Up) course enables you to turn your foundation degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from University at Blackburn College into a full BA (Hons) qualification, should you wish to progress on to a higher level of study. The course will prepare you with the tools to critically analyse criminological ideas and criminal justice concerns as an ethical, professional practitioner in the justice sector whilst developing your critical engagement with key debates and theories.
Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level. Level 6 Modules include: Youth Offending, Development and Desistence, Communities, Harm and Control, Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Dissertation Options: Prison, Offender Management and Reintegration; or Criminal Justice on Trial: Decision Making, Discretion and Evidence
Assessment method
Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You could be assessed by examinations, including open-book examinations, practical assessments, assignments, briefs, essays, presentations (including group presentations), reports and portfolio building.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- M930
- Institution code:
- B40
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
In order to join this BA (Hons) Criminology (Top Up) programme you will need to have successfully completed our FdA Criminology and Criminal Justice course with at least a pass mark. Additional preparation for study at the Top Up programme may be required.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Blackburn College
Feilden Street
Blackburn
BB2 1LH