Criminology

Description

You will join one of the oldest university criminology departments in the world where we produce pioneering research to support policy development at a national and international level.

Why study BA Criminology at Middlesex?

Your studies will be framed by research from within our where our areas of expertise include youth crime; community safety strategies; and inter-ethnic conflict.

Our degree blends theory with practice through placements within criminology focused organisations and work-based projects, which frame your knowledge with real life case study examples from within the criminal justice system. Criminology is constantly debated in government, the media and across wider society. It is the ideal subject for those keen to pursue a career in the criminal justice system, or to progress to postgraduate study in a related field.

Course highlights:

• We offer a year-long paid placement option between years two and three without accruing additional tuition fees

• Our excellent links with criminology focused organisations in London ensure you can secure prestigious placement opportunities and gain excellent professional experience while you study

• Our specialist teaching approach offers high levels of student support, ensuring you achieve excellent academic results

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11200 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

What will you study?

You will focus on the theoretical concepts of crime and criminality and gain a thorough grounding in the important elements of criminology that will enable you to progress to postgraduate study, or begin your career within a criminal justice setting.

You will learn to understand the factors that influence criminological research, policy and practice. Throughout the course you will take part in active debates affecting policy, in areas such as the relationship between the police and the public, reform of the prison and probation services, and the working of the criminal courts. We also use current events in the media to stimulate theoretical, philosophical and political debates, which will help to sharpen your critical thinking skills.

Our close links with key criminal justice agencies such as the police, the probation service, and youth offending teams means you take part in real life projects from within the system, which can support and inform your thinking and help you produce original and progressive academic work.

What will you gain?

A degree in Criminology allows you to develop a suite of professional skills to equip you for success in your career journey, such as analytical and research skills; written and oral communication; and IT skills.

You will develop excellent awareness of how policy is created, interpreted and implemented, and how this informs society. You will also be able to draw on a wide range of criminological theories and concepts in order to develop a debate or discussion and to justify your conclusions.

You will develop advanced analytical skills that will enable you to critically evaluate a wide range of materials including theory and policies, strategies, and operational plans.

You can find more information about this course in the .

• Year 1

  • Crime and Control in Social Context (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Explaining Crime (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Skills and Methods in Criminology and Sociology (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Understanding Contemporary Society: Issues and Debates (30 Credits) - Compulsory

• Year 2

  • Approaches to Research in the Social Sciences (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Criminology in Late Modernity (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Institutions of Criminal Justice (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Urban Criminology (30 Credits) - Compulsory

• Year 3

  • Children as Victims and Offenders (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Drugs, Crime and Criminal Justice (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Environmental Justice and Green Criminology (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Gangs and Group Offending (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Justice, Punishment and Human Rights (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  • Organised and White Collar Crime (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Violent Crime (30 Credits) - Optional

  • Dissertation (30 Credits) - Compulsory

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

We normally make offers on 260 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English with a minimum of Grade C is required. BTEC National Diploma/International Baccalaureate/Advanced Progression Diplomas are also accepted. We accept Access to HE Diploma. Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.

Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components).

Middlesex also offers an (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email .

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application. We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application. They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more .

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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