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BA Criminology and Law in Selby

Cost£3,810.00
Duration5 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

BA Criminology and Law in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, part-time during the day over five years.

The course covers criminology, law, and the criminal justice system. You'll explore topics such as policing, youth justice, probation, and the prison service. It suits anyone who wants to study at degree level while managing other commitments.

You'll need 48 UCAS Points or an Access to HE Qualification, plus GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths. All applicants complete an interview. You'll finish with a BA (Hons) 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 in the UK.
  • You'll examine policing, probation, and prison services.
  • You'll analyse youth justice and youth offending.
  • You'll develop skills in legal research and academic writing.
  • You'll consider theories of crime and criminal behaviour.
  • You'll build knowledge relevant to careers in criminal justice.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Selby College during the day. The programme is academically focused, combining taught sessions with independent study. Assessment methods are likely to include written assignments, essays, and coursework across the five-year part-time programme. Selby College will confirm the full assessment structure at interview.

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 into the police service after graduation.
  • Probation Officer, working with offenders in the community, may need further training.
  • Prison Officer, supporting rehabilitation within the prison service.
  • Youth Justice Worker, supporting young people in the justice system.
  • Legal Assistant, supporting solicitors or barristers in a legal setting.
  • Community Support Worker, working with vulnerable adults or young people.

What you could study next

  • Master's degree in Criminology, Law, or a related subject, the natural next step after completing this BA, available at many UK universities.
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), for those who want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister.
  • Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship, an alternative route into policing that combines work and study.
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