BSc (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice (Top-Up)
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Course Overview
Develop critical understanding of law, crime, justice, security and public-service systems. Courses can combine legal reasoning with criminology, policing, investigation, cybercrime, public services or global security. This progression route is designed for applicants who already hold relevant higher-education credit and want to advance toward a full or higher award.
CURRICULUMCurriculum
Curriculum content differs by institution and intake. The themes below reflect the course information reviewed for this study area and are provided as a guide.
- Crime, justice and criminological theory
- Contemporary crime, policy and prevention
- Legal and criminal justice systems
- Criminological theory
- Crime, society and policy
- Investigation and evidence
- Public services and safeguarding
- Cybercrime or organised crime
- Research methods and critical analysis
- Professional practice, ethics and justice
Assessment
Assessment may include essays, case analysis, reports, presentations, legal or policy problem questions, research projects, portfolios and practical scenario-based work.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntry Requirements
Top-up or advanced-entry routes normally require a relevant Level 5 qualification, foundation degree, HND or equivalent prior higher-education credit. The amount and subject of prior credit required varies by institution. UNIBEE will confirm the exact requirements for the institution and intake selected before an application is submitted.
CAREERSCareers
Relevant career directions can include criminal-justice officer, community-safety practitioner, intelligence or policy analyst. Possible directions include criminal justice, policing and investigation, probation, community safety, legal support, compliance, intelligence, public services, policy and postgraduate legal or criminology study.