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Explore the most important modern-day issues in crime, punishment, justice, and the legal system with this BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree from home at your own pace.
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Gain an in-depth understanding of the criminal justice system and criminal behaviour with this BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree.
With this online criminal justice degree, you’ll cover a variety of subject areas such as crime and society; the English legal system; inequalities, discrimination, and prejudice in the modern world; civil liberties and human rights; and crime prevention.
During your studies you’ll gain a broad knowledge of areas within criminal justice while developing valuable transferable skills that will benefit your career such as analysing data, problem-solving, presentation and communication skills, report writing, and a critical understanding of the justice system and criminal behaviour.
Once you have successfully completed your criminal justice degree, you could work in a range of careers, including social work, youth justice, teaching, or probation to name a few.
Course Duration
You will have three to nine years to complete this online criminal justice degree.
Course Outcome
Once you have successfully completed all three levels of your BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree, you will be awarded your degree certificate.
Applications for this degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will take into account your work experience and previously gained qualifications or degrees when we discuss your application.
Eligibility
The standard entry requirements for this BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree are either:
Non-native English speaker applications
If you have prior work experience, we are happy to consider you for this course if you can demonstrate that you have a motivation to study the degree. We will ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, as well as references and evidence of your previous work experience.If English is not your first language, we ask that you hold an IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element), or TOEFL iBT 80, or equivalent. We also offer an internal English test for applicants.
Your course fees will be £6,935 per level.
Student Loans (UK students)
Many students enrolling on an online degree choose to pay for their course with a student loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC). Loans are typically paid in two instalments during each academic year directly to your university to cover your tuition fees.
You may be eligible for student finance if your course is based in the UK, and it is your first degree.
For more information on the amount you can borrow and to check your eligibility for a student loan click here.
Once you have completed your course, you will start paying back your student loan when your income rises about the threshold which is currently £27,295 a year before tax.
Additional support is also available in the form of the Special Support Grant, which is for students receiving certain benefits, are a lone parent, or have certain disabilities. Students with children or adult dependents can also apply for:
Complete the form at the top of this page to speak to an adviser and get more information about this payment option.
Pay in full
If you have the funds available, you can choose to pay for your course in one go. Alternatively, you can pay for a level in full through a fixed payment plan.
If you choose this method you can pay via credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Maestro) or by bank transfer.
Pay by instalments
You can choose to pay for your degree through a one-year payment plan for each level of study. This can be confirmed when you speak to a member of the team and a payment plan can be agreed separately with you. Please note, a holding fee will be deducted from the fees payable, and your remaining fees will form the basis of your payment plan.
After each level, you will need to confirm prior to the start of the next level whether you will be paying in full or continuing to pay via instalments for the following year.
You will have three to nine years to complete this online criminal justice degree. This means you have up to three years to complete each level of study.
This degree is available to study fully online, giving you total flexibility over your learning. You can enrol and study from anywhere in the world at your own pace, without needing to attend any classes. This method of learning allows you to achieve your degree from home, fitting your studies around your work and family commitments while allowing you to achieve your goals.
You’ll need access to a laptop, computer, or mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet and have access to the internet in order to access your learning materials and study this course.
You will have access to our online learning platform which includes virtual classrooms and lectures, as well as an online library which is free to access throughout your studies, giving you access to half a million books and journals.
Our online learning platform is also integrated with Zoom, allowing you to speak to your tutor during seminar session and access their valuable support and guidance. Your tutor will provide you with regular feedback, and you will also have the chance to connect with other like-minded students via our message and community boards to discuss the topics you’re currently studying.
You will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods to allow you to demonstrate your strengths. You will be assessed using the following methods to allow us to track your progress:
Once you have successfully completed all three levels of your BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree, you will be awarded your degree certificate.
Studying the topics covered in this online criminal justice degree will allow you to master a range of transferable knowledge and skills and improve your employability, including:
Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Criminal Justice degree, you will have a range of knowledge and skills that are critical to a range of careers. Relevant career options for graduates of this degree include: