Applied Criminology BSc (Hons)
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Start date: You can start this course in September.
I chose Derby because of the extensive range of modules, the in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system, and the opportunity to focus on topics that interest me. Lecturers are passionate, enthusiastic and always helpful. Kirsty Passfield
Teaching and learning We believe that you cannot understand criminology properly unless you see it and experience it in reality. You will study in our fully functioning courtroom and purpose built crime house to ensure you have the opportunity to get real-life practical experience at every stage of your academic career. Modules are assessed by a variety of methods incorporating coursework, presentations, portfolios and interactive on line assessments.
Stage one Stage TWO
Autumn
About the course This course examines the legal system and how we try to stop crime. You will be introduced to the fascinating world of forensics, offender management, criminal psychology and investigation. The relationship between crime and social problems, considering how offenders are, and should be treated are also explored.
Spring
Fees: This is a classroom based course, so it costs £8,100 per year.
The State’s Perspective on Crime
Introduction to Criminology 2
Crime and Society
The Defendant’s Perspective on Crime
Autumn
Duration and mode of study: Full time - three years.
Applied Research in Criminology
Applied Criminal Justice 1
Applied Victimology
Criminal Psychology
Spring
Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Introduction to Criminology 1
Applied Criminal Justice 2
Penology
Policing
Option
Option
Option
Option
Autumn
UCAS code: ML94
Leaders in research and training, with partners including the Home Office, MI6, Constabularies and voluntary agencie Highly practical curriculum, based on international class research Most effective teaching in the United Kingdom (Guardian, 2012) Exceptional facilities: courtrooms, crime labs, interviewing suites and crime house (Skills for Justice 2012) Exceptional library provision (BIALL 2010/2011).
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road
Why choose this course?
Independent Studies
Spring
Factfile
What you will cover In your final stage, you will be given the opportunity to specialise in one of the following three pathways, which will determine the modules you study: Investigations Gender Perspectives Offender Management Options
The option modules will depend on the pathway you choose, and may include: Hate, Ethnicity and Crime Cybercrime Policing and Police Powers Criminal Justice Law (law module)
Environmental Law (law module) Youth Justice Medical Law and Ethics Child Protection Additional information The BSc Applied Criminology has the prestigious Skillsmark endorsement, meaning that it is recognised as being employer-focused and highly relevant. Certain modules also enjoy the accreditation of the Forensic Science Society. This course is also associated with the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group. Your career Our graduates have gone on to have successful careers in a range of roles in the crime and justice sector. This includes the Police, the Crown Prosecution Service, the courts, the probation and prison services, youth offending teams and other law enforcement agencies. Students have also developed successful careers in the voluntary sector working with either offenders or victims whilst others have gone on to postgraduate study.