BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- Start Date(s): September 2017
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Introduction:
Our students would recommend us! 92% of BA (Hons) Criminology full-time students would recommend studying at NTU to others. (National Student Survey 2017)
Our exciting Criminology degree was one of the first undergraduate degrees of its kind to be taught in the UK.The BA (Hons) Criminology offers an exciting combination of the theory, policy and practice of criminology and criminal justice studies. You'll have the opportunity to take a number of modules underpinned by cutting edge research and strong relationships with the police, probation and other criminal justice agencies.
Why choose this course?
- You'll have the chance to specialise through choosing distinctive optional modules, delivered by experts in their subjects.
- All modules draw on external practitioners experiences and knowledge to provide additional real world perspectives.
- You can gain unique insights into the practical dimensions of criminology through accredited work experience opportunities in a number of organisations.
- There is also the opportunity to study abroad through our Erasmus+ programme as well as the option to undertake a research project that will make a difference to a local organisation's work within the community.
What you’ll study
Careers and employability
Excellent work experience opportunities
If you choose to complete the BA (Hons) Criminology course you'll study a Service Learning Placement module. You'll get the opportunity to complete a focused piece of research or undertake a period of voluntary work for an external organisation. You may also get the opportunity to study abroad through the Erasmus + foreign exchange scheme. Find out more about studying abroad.
Your career development
When you graduate you'll be eligible for graduate membership of the British Criminological Society and you be well placed to embark on a successful career in the police, prison and probation services. You'll have developed a range of knowledge specific and transferable skills including communication, presentation and problem solving skills. You'll be able to use a selection of forms of information technology to gather, analyse and present criminological data.
On completion of the course you may also be interested in a career working in local community safety initiatives, drug projects or other welfare contexts. Others continue studying on a postgraduate criminology course.
The job titles below give an indication of the careers our recent Criminology graduates are following:*
- Border Force Assistant Officer
- Police Constable
- Prison Officer
- Paralegal Officer
- Youth Support Worker
- Investigative Officer in the Police
- Crime Prevention and Alert Administrator
- Special Constable
- Executive Officer Immigration Case Owner
- Researcher in the Police
- Probation Officer
- Court Liaison Officer
- Data Intelligence Developer in the Police
- Police Officer.
*Latest DLHE survey undergraduate results 2011-12 - 2014-15.
Our Employability Team
We have a dedicated Employability Team located on the City site. The team are well placed to give you specialist guidance and practical help that will really make a difference to your prospects once you do graduate.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
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- For advice on how to write a good personal statement please visit our personal statement page.
Keeping up to date
After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.
Good luck with your application!