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BA Criminology and Law in Selby – Selby College

Cost£7,620.00
Duration3 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA Criminology and Law in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time over three years.

The course covers criminology, criminal justice, and law. You'll explore topics including policing, probation, youth justice, and the prison system. Entry requires 48 UCAS points, or an Access to HE Qualification. You'll also need GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent. All applicants complete an interview.

You'll finish with a BA in Criminology and Law.

Who this course is for

The programme has been designed to appeal to students who may wish to undertake careers within the criminal justice system including probation work, youth work, the police service, and the prison service. Alternatively students successfully completing the BA (Hons) Criminology and Law programme can progress onto a Level 7 Masters degree externally in a relevant discipline.

The programme contains an academically focused curriculum that develops a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of crime and criminal justice both nationally and internationally.

The programme encompasses a broad base of subject areas covering issues such as penology, offending behaviour, criminal justice and victimology, in line with the subject knowledge and understanding expected of a graduate of criminology. In addition to this the programme offers a number of legal modules including Criminal Law, Immigration and Asylum Law, and Criminal Litigation.

You will learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, simulations/role play, work-based projects, self-directed study, and research. Guest speakers and industry visits will enhance your learning and application of this into work-based situations.

You will be expected to undertake 10 hours per week of self-directed study per module. You will also receive directed student support where you will receive pastoral and academic guidance and study skills to support dissertation development.

Entry requirements

48 UCAS Points or an Access to HE Qualification. Including GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or equivalent in English Language and Maths.

Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via out Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process for accreditation towards this course. All external applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles and practice of criminal law.
  • You'll explore how the criminal justice system works, including courts, policing, and sentencing.
  • You'll examine theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll analyse the roles of probation, prison, and youth justice services.
  • You'll develop skills in research, critical analysis, and academic writing.
  • You'll consider policy debates around crime, punishment, and rehabilitation.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based sessions at Selby College. The programme is academically focused, combining lectures, seminars, and guided study. Assessment methods are likely to include essays, reports, and other written work typical of degree-level study. All applicants complete a satisfactory interview before starting.

What you will need to bring

Selby College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Police constable, entry-level role in UK policing, requires further recruitment and training.
  • Prison officer, works within the prison service supporting rehabilitation and security.
  • Probation officer, supports offenders in the community, a postgraduate qualification is usually required.
  • Youth justice worker, works with young people in the criminal justice system.
  • Community support officer, assists police in local communities.
  • Legal researcher, supports solicitors or barristers with case preparation.

What you could study next

  • Master's degree in Criminology or a related discipline, the natural next step after completing this BA, studied at a university externally.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Probation Practice, required to qualify as a probation officer.
  • Graduate Diploma in Law, for those wishing to move toward a legal career after their degree.
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