27Sep
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore why crime happens, who defines it, how it impacts communities and ways to prevent it, so you're equipped with the knowledge to understand crime and create positive change. Explore the causes and impacts of crime while building analytical reasoning, investigative skills and real-world insights. Develop the expertise needed to shape a safer, more just society and pursue an impactful career in criminal justice and related fields. Comprehensive exploration of crime: investigate a wide range of criminal behaviours, from everyday offences to serious global issues like human trafficking and terrorism. Examine how these have evolved over time. Applied learning: learn to connect important theoretical viewpoints to current problems and discussions, applying these theories in real-world situations. Career-focused: analyse and evaluate new developments and topics related to crime, the management of crime and the criminal justice system, both at the local and global levels. The course is aimed at those with an interest in criminal justice or wanting to become a practitioner in crime investigation and prevention, public protection, offender management and rehabilitation, intelligence or witness/victim services. Why you should study this course
- Stay ahead of the curve: we employ a variety of imaginative and innovative ways of learning, including the use of real-world simulations, to enrich the educational experience and address pertinent issues associated with crime and the criminal justice system.
- Real-world insights: learn from experts and industry professionals2 and engage with real-life case studies within the criminal justice sector. These include criminal psychology, global crime, victimology, policing, punishment and control, youth justice and rehabilitation.
- Academic community: the learning experience is built around collaboration and research, taught by a team of accessible criminologists who actively engage in research, publication, and real-world practice.
- Beyond the classroom: previous students have visited Crown Court and prison and volunteered with local police, helping them gain first-hand experience of these specialised settings.
Modules
This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules: The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour The Criminal Justice System Crime Patterns and Analysis Principles of Investigation: Theory and Practice Year Two Modules: Crime, Nature and Resistance Youth, Crime and Justice Policing Punishment and Control Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice Digital Technology and Crime Victimology Violence and Exploitation We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Assessment method
This course incorporates new and innovative assessment methods aligned with current industry standards, providing you with practical, real-world skills designed to advance your professional readiness and career prospects. Assessment methods may include: Writing exercises such as essays, reports, policy reviews and briefings Live simulations and reflective journals about them Group and individual presentations Posters and infographics Problem-solving scenarios such as case studies Podcasts, academic posters and vlogs. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards the intended learning outcomes.
How to apply
14Jan
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 - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCCD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.
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 | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Additional costs/fee information
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 .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB