Criminology and Policing BSc (Full-time)
London Metropolitan University
Program description
Criminology and Policing BSc (Full-time)
Why study this course?
This combined Criminology and Policing BSc degree will prepare you for a career within the criminal justice system in roles, such as policing, research or youth work.
Taught by former police officers and internationally renowned academics, this course will give you a solid foundation in criminology and policing. You’ll explore the links between criminological theory, crime and victims, while placing an emphasis on approaches to policing in the UK.
The course explores the fundamentals of criminological theory and examines the institutions at the heart of the criminal justice system including the courts, police, prison and probation services.
This course will bring you to the forefront of the contemporary criminology and policing landscape. Our close links with organisations such as the Essex Police and Metropolitan Police allow us to invite practitioners from the criminal justice sector, who will give talks on subjects relevant to your study and include content from real cases. We also organise a Question Time style panel discussion, where you’ll get a chance to participate in a debate with a panel of course lecturers, probation officers, ex-offenders and police officers.
Admission requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have at least:
- A minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg Advanced Diploma)
- GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above, or Higher Diploma (or equivalent)
If you don’t have traditional qualifications or can’t meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Criminology (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) or Social Sciences and Humanities (including foundation year) BA (Hons) degree.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Introduction to Criminological Theory
- Introduction to Policing
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Researching Crime and Deviance
- Crime in Context
- Measuring and Interpreting Crime
- Perspectives on Policing
- Crime, Media and Technology
- Policing in Practice
- Youth, Crime and Violence
- Crime Control and Penology
- Criminology Project
- Criminology Work Experience
- Victims and Crime
- Religion and the State
- Serious and Serial Offenders
- Social Control, Drugs and Organised Crime
- Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
Modules and module details are subject to change over time
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
- UK/EU students: £9,250 per year
- International students: £12,700 per year
Career opportunities
Successful completion of this course offers improved career opportunities in policing and within the criminal justice system more generally.
The program is also excellent preparation for further research or study.
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London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...
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