Criminology and Law BA (Hons)
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Course overview
Bridge the gap between theory and practice, applying legal and criminological frameworks to real-world challenges. With a focus on rigorous analysis and evaluation, you’ll explore developments within the legal system and learn how to address crime management. Modern curriculum: promotes the development of forward-thinking strategies to address current challenges such as cybercrime and criminal justice reform, allowing you to gain the analytical skills needed to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of crime and justice.
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Key highlights
- Applies legal and criminological frameworks to real-world challenges
- Explores developments within the legal system and crime management
- Curriculum addresses current issues such as cybercrime and criminal justice reform
- Builds analytical skills for the changing landscape of crime and justice
- Optional sandwich year available, extending study to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC excludes General Studies GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qual…
- A-level: BBC — excludes General Studies
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — …grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — …or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — IB Diploma 27 points Access Diploma The Access to HE Diploma in a Science, Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
- Access to HE Diploma — in a Science, Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Crime analyst
- Paralegal
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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