BA (Hons) Criminology

Duration: Three years full-time or part-time options available

Requirements:

Applicants must have three A-levels at grades CCD or above, BTEC triple grades MMP or above, or Access 3-36 D/M with min 3D, GCSE English Language at grade 4 or grade C or above and GCSE Maths or a Science at grade 4 or grade C or above.

UCAS points: 88UCAS code: 72H2

Fees UK students: £9,250 per annum

Fees for International students: £11,000 per annum

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In addition to the above fees students are required to self-fund travel costs associated with placements and an annual trip within the UK.

Course Overview

Act on your intrigue and develop the skills for applying scientific methods to study the causes of crime, the social impact of crime and profiling of criminals with our criminology degree. Study crime from sociological and psychological perspectives. You'll be able to understand and explain what motivates criminal behaviour; the political landscape, the effectiveness of anti-crime policies and impacts on the victims of crime.

You'll examine big questions relating to social justice and also the various challenges that exist in the criminal justice system. Our criminology degree blends theory with practice through research and work placements within crime focused organisations, which frame your knowledge with real life case study examples.

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Much of this criminology degree is delivered in authentic criminal justice agency environments. These include actual court rooms, surveillance centres, coroner’s courts, police custody suites and police station. Back on campus you'll have access to realistic, simulated environments such as a mock prison, crime scenes’ house where you would work on investigating, constructing and reconstruction cold cases. You'll examine crime in the context in which it happens at the local, national and international arena and you will attend two site criminological visits per year. One of which is a group assignment focused on overnight outdoor collection of evidence.

Why this course at Marjon?

High-profile professionals leading guest lectures.
Practical research placements.
Your class rooms are the law courts, coroner courts, surveillance units and police suites.
Focus on psychological profiling and psychosocial pathologies, exploring how to predict criminal behaviour.
Realistic simulated environments on campus - mock prison, police cell, crime scenes and a moot court room.
Research and study abroad options.
We work with many partner agencies including Devon and Cornwall Police, Citizen’s Advice Bureau, Derriford Hospital Emergency Department, Victim Support, Keir Housing, Youth Justice Board, Court Service Plymouth and Davenport Community Safety Programme.

Perfect if you're curious about:

What is crime?
Why is there crime in the first place?
Who commits crime?
Are you a victim of crime?
How best do we support victims and offenders to prevent crime?
Do we have an obligation to victims of crime?

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Modules

The modules are:

1st Year

Criminal Justice Careers
You get to chat with and visit senior criminal justice professionals, such as high court judges, barristers, pathologist, psychiatrist, coroner, police, victim support managers and ask questions concerning their work. Some of the students also use this opportunity to negotiate research and work based placements.
Law and Human Rights
Explore the law in the context of criminal justice. You'll explore the evaluative, preventive and pre-emptive measures aligned to human rights issues such as security risks, civil liberty and the Rule of Law. This includes The International Conventions and Articles 5,6 and 8 the right to privacy, personal liberty and a fair trial in light of contemporary issues related to Brexit.
Crime and Criminology
Understanding Research: Theory and Method
Psychology in Practice
Victims and Offenders: Children, Youth People

2nd Year

3rd Year

How will you be taught?

Includes lectures, seminars, simulated scenarios, group and individual tutorials as well as site visits and guest lecturers form senior professionals in the justice fields.

How will you be assessed?

Assessment methods are varied and include portfolios, essays and reports. There are two end of semester exams and you will be appraised based on your participation in the class room and in groups.

Lecturers

Dr Hazel Bending

Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences

Hazel is a chartered psychologist. She teaches psychology, mental health and wellbeing and reflective practice. Her research focuses on how students best learn; investigating how various techniques from using technology to wellbeing can enhance students’ experiences and skills.

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