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University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Part-time, Distance | 4 years | September | - | - |
Overview
Develop your interest in criminology and the justice system to an advanced level or gain the qualification you need to start or advance your career in areas such as policing, probation or security on this BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course.
Studying by distance learning, you'll examine the causes and consequences of crime and how this intersects with related disciplines such as law, sociology and psychology. You'll also develop the knowledge to assist you with a successful career in a criminal justice profession or for organisations that seek to reform and change the justice system and responses to crime.
Don't worry if you're new to University learning or returning to study after a break – you'll get a grounding in the key academic and research skills you need for studying at degree level.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
Crime will unfortunately always be part of society. So there will always be a demand for graduates with the specialist skills you learn on this course.
What areas can you work in with a criminology and criminal justice degree?
With your degree, you can start or advance your career in areas such as:
The transferable critical thinking, analytical and communications skills you learn will also be in demand in other industries.
Becoming a probation officer
By studying these modules, you can reduce the amount of study you need to do to qualify as a probation officer after the course:
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.
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There are no specific qualification requirements, we will assess your application on its own merits. Applicants without relevant Level 3 qualifications will be required to produce a short written artefact to better assist the course leader as to the suitability of the applicant.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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