BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime at Arden University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime will provide you with in-depth knowledge of criminal justice systems across the UK and globally, including the latest developments in cybersecurity and how to mitigate online threats. The course takes a modern, digital-first, and global approach to the study of criminology and cybercrime, equipping you with cutting-edge transferable skills. Study locations: Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology | Duration: Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Becoming a Criminologist, A History of Crime and Punishment, Crime, Media, and Culture, Cybercrime: The Essentials, Policing Priorities, Working within the Criminal Justice System. Level 5: Researching the Field, Youth Crime and Justice, Defending the Realm, Crimes of the Powerful, Cyber Espionage and Cyber Warfare, Organised Transnational Cybercrime. Level 6: Professional Practice: A Case Study, Digital Forensics, Terrorism Online: Radicalisation and Propaganda, Responding to Global Cyber Emergencies, Research Project

Career pathways

This course provides you with both the foundations you need for further study in the field, as well as a range of universal, transferable skills that will allow you to apply your knowledge across diverse sectors. Roles graduates may consider include Fraud prevention, Counter-terrorism, Cybercrime prevention, Criminal investigation, Government, social, or community services, Voluntary sector, Working with charities, NGOs (non-governmental organisations), Work with the home office, Higher education.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime, you should normally have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent. We’re also happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have relevant work experience that required critical thinking and analysis skills. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your motivation and ability to study this degree, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,140 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, UK (England) students; part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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