Social Science (Criminology and Law)
UCAS Code: L302
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
UCAS Tariff
From the following: BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher.
About this course
BA (Hons) Social Science (Criminology and Law), is an interesting and unique programme in its combination of discrete choices of social scientific enquiry which is integrated into whole programme with a number of distinctive routes, that examines everything from crime and punishment through to human rights and politics, preparing graduates for a range of careers including welfare services, local government and the probation service.
Modules
Typical Modules
Year 1
The Criminal Gaze
Introduction to Social Policy
Key Concepts in Social Research
Introduction to Law and the Criminal Justice System
Introduction to Psychology
Policing Society
Year 2
Advanced Research Methods
Crime and Criminality
Criminal Psychology
Crime: A Victim Perspective
Social Perspective on International Law
Youth Crimes and the Criminal Justice System
Year 3
Professions within the Criminal Justice System
Penal Policy and Theory
Development of Independent Study
International Human Rights
Penology in Practice
Independent Study
Assessment methods
Assessments range from:
Essays
Reports
Case Studies
Group and Individual Presentations
Oral Exams
Exams
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