Criminology and Psychology BA (Hons)
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Course overview
This interdisciplinary course offers a chance to explore crime and criminal justice through critical perspectives and psychological insights. By applying theory to real-world settings, you should gain the skills needed to address key societal issues and prepare for an impactful, rewarding career in this field. Contemporary curriculum: gain expert insights into crime prevention, rehabilitation, witness and victim trauma, and the inner workings of the justice system.
Interdisciplinary Knowledge: this course offers a nuanced perspective on crime and justice by merging criminological theories with
Key highlights
- Combines criminological theory with psychological insights into crime and justice
- Curriculum covers crime prevention, rehabilitation and the justice system
- Explores witness and victim trauma from a psychological perspective
- Applies theory to real-world settings to address societal issues
- Sandwich option adds a fourth year to the degree
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 to HE 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
- Victim support worker
- Youth justice worker
- Rehabilitation worker
- Crime analyst
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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