22Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
If you're interested in the problem of crime in contemporary societies, our criminology and criminal justice course is for you. As a criminology student you'll investigate the nature of crime and criminality, studying society's response through the criminal justice system. You'll learn how societies try to control and punish crime and disorder, gaining a theoretical and practical understanding of this fascinating subject. Criminology takes a social sciences approach by studying and classifying crime, and exploring theories around criminal behaviour. As well as the theory, you'll learn how society deals with criminal behaviour by studying institutions and roles such as the police, courts, prisons and probation service. The course offers a wide choice of options in your final year and you'll be expected to undertake an independent piece of research on a relevant topic of particular interest to you. Our foundation year course is perfect if you want a degree in criminology and criminal justice but you don't meet the standard entry requirements. First we prepare you for your degree during your foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. Then you can go on to do the full undergraduate degree.
Modules
Year 1: Introduction to Crime and Punishment (Core), Developing Skills for Justice (MW) (Core), Applied Criminology (Term 1) (Core), Research Skills in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Term 2) (Core), Contemporary Issues in Criminology (Core), Criminal Justice Process (Term 2) (Core) Year 2: Theoretical Criminology (Term 1) (Core), Crime and Social History (Core), Essential Skills for Justice (MW) (Term 1) (Core), Crime Policy into Practice (Term 2) (Core), Policing and Society: Critical Perspectives (Core), Applied Research & Evaluation (Term 2) (Core), Optional placement (Optional) Year 3: Leadership Skills for Justice (MW) (Term 2) (Core), Cybercrime (Term 1) (Optional), Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice (Term 1) (Optional), Youth Crime and Gangs Policy (Optional), Work-based learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Term 1 and 2) (Optional), Policing and Criminal Investigation (Term 2) (Optional), Mentally Disordered Suspects, Defendants and Offenders (Optional), Psychological Criminology (Optional) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, reflective reports and group and seminar presentations. You'll be given plenty of feedback to help you improve. You will also have the chance to complete a work-based learning module, where you'll be assessed on your practical work. In your final year, you'll complete a project based on your own independent research.
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
- Course code:
- M930
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| EU | £14820 | Year 1 |
| International | £14820 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333