BA (Hons) Criminology at Arden University

Programme overview

Arden University’s BA (Hons) Criminology will equip you with the knowledge and tools to understand the ever-evolving concept of crime within society and the intricate mechanisms of the criminal justice system. Our criminology programme empowers you to develop a theoretical grasp of behaviour, victimisation, the socio-legal landscape, and societal responses to crime. 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: The Prison, Youth Crime and Justice, Defending the Realm, Green Criminology, Researching the Field, Crimes of the Powerful. Level 6: Serial Killers, Victimology, Miscarriages of Justice, Professional Practice: A case study, Dissertation

Career pathways

This course provides you with the foundations you need for further study in the field and a range of universal, transferable skills that will allow you to apply your knowledge across diverse sectors. Roles graduates may consider include Criminal investigation, Criminal Justice research, 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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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology, 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. If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course. 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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