BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at Arden University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Law joint degree explores the relationship between crime, society, and law, as well as the political, psychological, and social aspects of criminology. The course covers both UK and international law, ensuring you graduate with universal skills for your future. 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, English Legal System and Legal Skills, Crime 1, Civil Liberties in Practice, Working within the Criminal Justice System, Policing Priorities. Level 5: Researching the Field, Defending the Realm, Youth Crime and Justice, Crimes of the Powerful, The Prison, Crime 2. Level 6: Victimology, Miscarriages of Justice, Professional Practice: A case study, Public International Law, Research Project

Career pathways

The interdisciplinary nature of this degree will equip you with transferable skills you can apply to a range of exciting career paths in areas linked to criminology and law, leaving your career options wide open. Roles graduates may consider include Police, Prison service, Probation, Paralegal, Community Justice, Voluntary sector, Charities or NGOs, Work in the government, home office, or education and more.

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Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology with Law, 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. Non standard entry requirements 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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