Criminal Justice BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This course blends classroom learning, practical exercises, guest lectures, professional shadowing and voluntary work placements. You'll graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in criminal justice.

Department: Criminology and Policing | Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 4-6 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Criminal Justice Team have a passion for making a difference to our communities. We will use our skills and expertise to develop reflective, ethical and highly motivated criminal justice practitioners who can invigorate and advance the future of criminal justice. Modules include Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals, Forensic Investigation, Hate Crime and Extremism, Technology and Criminal Justice, Victims and Survivors Perspectives, Safeguarding and Vulnerability, Journey Through the Criminal Justice System, Offending Behaviours, Exploitation and Youth Offending, Evidence Based Practice and Research Methods, Penology: Just Desserts?, Offender Management: Working with Offenders.

Career pathways

Graduates with a degree in Criminal Justice are likely to find employment in a wealth of criminal justice sectors such as policing, law, the Youth Offending Service, the Prison Service or the National Probation Service. In addition, the voluntary sector such as mental health, victims or substance misuse organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer to study this Criminal Justice course would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements We welcome international applications and applications from those with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. Mature students with relevant experience as practitioners will be considered without normal entry requirements. There are opportunities for current practitioners to gain accreditation for prior certificated or experiential learning; these will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 4-6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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