Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Criminology and criminal justice explores crime, deviance and its control through an applied, interesting and intellectually challenging curriculum.
Key highlights
- Explores crime, deviance and its control
- Applied curriculum focused on criminology and criminal justice
Entry requirements
- A-level: BCC — Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University
- A-level — Applicants should satisfy the University General Entrance Requirements, however, the Subject Committee will consider a range of qualifications, experience and other evidence of ability to complete the course satisfactorily when considering applications for part-time study
- A-level: BC — …Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite) award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite) award pr…
- BTEC: DMM — QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) Award profile of DDM QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2012 Suite) award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite) award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite) award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite) award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course
- HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits; with overall Merit to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Probation Officer
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer
- Youth Justice Worker
- Crime Analyst
- Victim Support Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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