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LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year

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MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Is crime rate in the UK on the rise? How are gangs represented in the media? How much information should the general public have access to on a trial? Our BA Journalism and Criminology will enable you to study contemporary society and crime, alongside building your journalistic skills, to analyse and share information and understand it through a social perspective.

You explore a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the impact of computer games on crime to terrorism. This will be intertwined with the practical journalism component of this course; where you develop your skills in using multi-media channels such as radio, television and online media and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale.

Our course gives you flexibility to choose the areas of the subject that interest you. Topics which you can choose to study include:

During your final year, you will have the opportunity to bring all aspects of the course together in a final multimedia project on a subject linked to the criminology element of your studies.

Specific entry requirements for this course in Clearing are not published here but for most of our degree courses you will need to hold a Level 3 qualification. If you are interested in applying and have already received your results, use our Clearing application form to apply for 2022 entry and find out if you are eligible. You will be asked to provide details of your qualifications and grades.

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.

Admissions Option 2

Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

Practical Reporting, Interviewing and Production (Joint Honours)

Audio and Video for Broadcast and Online (Joint Honours)

Feature Writing and Magazine Project for Print and Online (Joint Honours)

Curriculum

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

Our BA Journalism and Criminology equips you with the skills needed to pursue a number of different careers. You will gain the ability to understand the wider social context and the nature of crime, and effectively share information.

You will compile an impressive portfolio of published work and complete a detailed multimedia project liked to criminology in your final year, allowing you to offer real evidence of your range and capabilities to future employers.

You will become a multi-skilled story-teller, familiar with production techniques in television, radio, online and newspaper journalism, and have the option to gain advanced skills in specific areas in your final year.

Career Opportunities

BA Journalism and Criminology (Including Year Abroad): 4 years

BA Journalism and Criminology (Including Placement Year): 4 years

Program delivery

Master

Law Studies

Criminal Law Studies

Criminology

Journalism and Mass Communication

Journalism

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BA Journalism and Criminology

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