University of Northampton

Law with Criminology BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Within this popular and well-established BA Law with Criminology degree at the University of Northampton, students undertake a comprehensive study of the law and combine this with the study of crime, social order and social control that is central to the study of Criminology. Law modules are designed with three basic aims: to provide a sound basic legal education, to cater for the teaching of law in its social, economic and political context. Criminology tackles questions such as: What is crime?

How are laws enforced? Why is crime concentrated in particular areas? How do you judge and evaluate evidence?

How can crime be prevented? Through class discussions and independent study, we explore both theoretical and practical perspectives of law and crime.

Key highlights

  • Combines comprehensive legal study with crime, social order and social control
  • Law taught in its social, economic and political context
  • Explores how laws are enforced and how crime can be prevented
  • Develops skills in judging and evaluating evidence
  • Covers both theoretical and practical perspectives of law and crime
  • Taught through class discussions and independent study

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC — A typical offer to study Law with Criminology would be: BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge T…
  • BTEC: DMM — …typical offer to study Law with Criminology would be: BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical…
  • T-level: Pass — …BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Paralegal
  • Probation Officer
  • Police Officer
  • Crime Analyst
  • Youth Justice Worker
  • Legal Executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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