Criminology BSc Hons

at Northumbria University

As one of the largest criminology courses in the UK we can offer a wide range of core and optional modules, giving you the chance to tailor the course more closely to your interests. You can also choose from a dynamic programme of activities outside of timetabled hours which include workshops, talks from international criminology academics, criminal justice practitioners and ex-offenders.

 

Our students have access to a number of specially developed work placement opportunities. These might be in the criminal justice field, for instance prisons or police stations, or in the voluntary sector.

 

Our wide ranging assessment methods vary according to the modules studied, but all assessment takes a student-centred approach and you might find yourself marked on anything from wikis, blogs, essays, exams, portfolios, group reports, presentations and individual research projects.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• CR4001 -Explaining Crime (Core,20 Credits)
• CR4004 -Victims and Victimisation (Core,20 Credits)
• CR4012 -Real World Research 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• CR4013 -Crime Myths and Realities (Core,20 Credits)
• CR4014 -Identity and Diversity in Criminology (Core,20 Credits)
• CR4015 -The Criminal Justice System 1 (Core,20 Credits)
• YC5001 -Academic Language Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year two

 

• AD5019 -Social Sciences Study Abroad (60 credit) (Optional,60 Credits)
• CR5001 -Concepts, Perspectives and Theories in Criminology (Core,20 Credits)
• CR5007 -Sex Work: Theory, Practice, Regulation (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR5008 -Youth, Crime and Deviance (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR5019 -Contemporary Issues in Criminality (Core,20 Credits)
• CR5020 -The Criminal Justice System 2 (Core,20 Credits)
• CR5021 -Crime and Media (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR5022 -Drugs, Crime and Society (Optional,20 Credits)
• SO5011 -Real World Research 2 (Core,20 Credits)
• YC5001 -Academic Language Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Year three

 

• AD5017 -Social Sciences Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• AD5018 -Social Sciences Study Abroad Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• AT5007 -Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)

Year four

 

• CR6002 -Contemporary Policing and Security (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6004 -Crimes of the Powerful (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6007 -Mentally Disordered Offenders (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6009 -Work Experience Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits)
• CR6018 -Crime, Animals and the Environment (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6020 -Understanding Extreme Violence (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6021 -Life after Crime (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6025 -Crime, Technology and Surveillance (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6026 -Social Harm (Optional,20 Credits)
• CR6028 -Intimate Partner Violence (Optional,20 Credits)
• SO6002 -Social Sciences Dissertation (Optional,40 Credits)
• YC5001 -Academic Language Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

In Criminology, our approach to teaching evolves in line with changes in the sector. Multi-agency working is become more commonplace and this has led to a greater need for graduates with highly developed inter-personal skills. Research skills are also in greater demand than ever before.

 

The BSc provides you with the chance to take part in optional work experience modules and placements. This includes working with the police, within a prison or within the public/voluntary sector. There are also opportunities to spend a semester or year abroad to experience the study of criminology in an alternative culture.

 

We place a real emphasis on developing the transferable skills that will open doors to a range of criminology careers and advanced study opportunities. These include writing, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, quantitative and qualitative research skills, as well as the ability to work individually and in groups.

 

Our graduates go on to careers in criminal justice and social work settings; a number of students secured these roles where they were on placement during their degree. Others go on to have varied careers in teaching, research, local and national government and third sector employment. A number continue in education.