Coventry University

BA Criminology and Law

Coventry University

Course overview

The BA Criminology and Law at Coventry University is a great way to explore all parts of crime and justice, with a special focus on both national and international criminal law. Graduates of this course are equipped with practical legal skills for rewarding careers in the criminal justice system and beyond.

This course has a common first year with other degrees like Criminology and Psychology. This allows you to work alongside students doing similar courses, which helps you learn about other subjects and career paths. If you find you are more interested in a specific subject, you can switch degrees at the end of your first year.

In your second year, you will continue to build on your knowledge of crime and criminal justice by looking deeper at topics like criminal law, policing, and systems of punishment. Work placements usually happen between the second and final years. They are a good way to get work experience and improve your skills. In your final year, you will apply your knowledge to more specific areas like organised crime and criminal advocacy. Studying Criminology and Law at Coventry University will give you the knowledge and practical skills for a rewarding career.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A minimum UCAS tariff of 112 points is required to study this course. This can be obtained through a range of qualifications, such as A-level with BBC grades, BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM, Access to HE Diploma of 30 credits, and International Baccalaureate Diploma of 27 points.

English Proficiency:

  • Non-native speakers of English are to show proficiency in English by having an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with nothing less than 5.5 in each component.

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 £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    £1,500 or £3,000 per year

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship

    £2,500 scholarship for first year only.

    Up to £2,500

  • 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.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Criminology and Law at Coventry University can pursue various careers in roles such as the following:

  • Criminologist
  • Social Worker
  • Police Office
  • Parole Officer
  • Legal Assistant

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study BA Criminology and Law at Coventry University is £16,800. Please note that tuition fees are subject to a yearly increase.

Admission

You can apply for this course directly to the university, through UCAS, or through a trusted representative such as AHZ. Our trained counsellors will provide guidance and help you throughout the application process.

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