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Criminology and Law

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Criminology and law are a perfect fit, combining a social science approach to crime with an understanding of core legal principles and institutions.

You'll learn about the causes and consequences of crime through a study of the current theories, issues and debates, backed by an understanding of the criminal justice system and its institutions and roles such as the police, courts, prisons and probation service.

You'll explore the inter-relationships between the law, individuals and society, studying how the law fits into the social, political and cultural context of the society we live in.

You should note that this very popular course does not provide exemption from the academic stage of qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. Please see our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology if this interests you.

The Level 3 course prepares students for successful transition to a wide range of honours degree courses in the complementary subject areas in the law and criminology department within the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, including:

LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations
LLB (Hons) Business Law
BA (Hons) Criminology and Law

Modules

Year 1: Mental Wealth: Introduction to Professional Studies (Core), Introduction to Crime and Punishment (Core), Legal Skills (Core), Applied Criminology (Term 1) (Core), Criminal Justice Process (Term 2) (Core), Public Law (Core)

Year 2: Mental Wealth: The Legal Professional (Core), Criminal Law (Core), Public Law II: Human Rights Proceedings (Core), Crime and Social History (Core), Crime Policy into Practice (Term 2) (Core), Policing and Society: Critical Perspectives (Core), Optional placement (Optional)

Year 3: Leadership Skills for Justice (MW) (Term 2) (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Standards & Ethics (Optional), Clinical Legal Education (Optional), Company Law (Optional), Family Law (Optional), Client Practice (Optional), Civil & Criminal Litigation (Optional), Evidence (Optional), Commercial Law (Optional), Banking Law (Optional), Consumer Law (Optional), Employment Law (Optional), Corporate Governance & Ethics (Optional), Human Rights & Equality (Optional), Law & Medical Ethics (Optional), Sports Law (Optional), Criminology Project (Optional), Psychological Criminology (Term 2) (Optional), Cybercrime (Term 1) (Optional), Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice (Term 1) (Optional), Youth Crime, Gangs and Sub-culture (Optional), Work-based learning (Term 1 and 2) (Optional), Policing and Criminal Investigation (Term 2) (Optional), Mentally Disordered Suspects, Defendants and Offenders (Optional)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, reflective reports, group and seminar presentations. You'll be given plenty of feedback to help you improve.

You will also have the chance to complete a work-based learning module, where you'll be assessed on your practical work, and in your final year you'll complete a project based on independent research.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M911
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Stratford Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements.

Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication)

Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision.

If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

As an inclusive university, we're proud to welcome students of all backgrounds and all ages. Mature students (over the age of 21) make up almost half of our undergraduate population. The University takes into account non-academic factors when making decisions and confirming your place for Results Day. If you have life or work experience that is relevant to your course, and can demonstrate your commitment to study, we can equip you to succeed.

Learn more on the University of East London website

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Channel Islands£9250Year 1
EU£14820Year 1
International£14820Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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