Criminal Justice and Criminology
Course overview
• Study an intellectually challenging course which fosters a deep-level understanding of how our justice and penal system works • Benefit from the breadth and diversity of our academic expertise and our extensive professional links • Explore issues of theoretical and social importance with our research-active teaching staff who are recognised authorities in their fields • Keep up to date with latest policies, practices and debates so that you are better equipped to embark on a new career in the justice arena or to progress in your current working role • Study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances • Criminological Frameworks
Key highlights
- Develops deep understanding of how the justice and penal system works
- Taught by research-active staff recognised as authorities in their fields
- Draws on extensive professional links and broad academic expertise
- Covers latest justice policies, practices and debates
- Includes a module on criminological frameworks
- Suits career changers and those progressing in justice roles
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
- Criminal justice policy officer
- Crime analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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