Course Overview

In this course, you will explore the causes of crime, control of crime, and public reaction to crime. In addition to the focus on the causes of crime, you will also study the means by which society, social groups, and the state, including prisons and police, attempt to deal with it. Throughout the course, you will engage with contentious issues including €˜What are the causes of crime? €˜How can crime be prevented? and €˜Do prisons work? Examining these questions from a variety of perspectives and reviewing the evidence for and against different theories. This course€¯is ideal if you are interested in a career in the criminal justice sector, in professions such as policing, community safety, or youth offending.

General Eligibility

5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• An IELTS of 6.0 overall. Pre-sessional English is available if required.