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    BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Social Policy (with a year in industry)
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    BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Social Policy (with a year in industry)

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    United Kingdom, York

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    L438

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 26,900  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Social Policy (with a year in industry)

    About

    Through the BA in Criminal Justice and Social Policy (with a year in industry) course, you will gain an understanding of crime as a social problem. You will also explore this within a wider global framework.

    You'll gain understanding on the impact of power, politics and social inequalities in the management of crimes and criminal behaviour. Becoming able to critically assess the effectiveness of both criminal justice and social policy practices in delivering justice to every member of society. You will develop as an independent, critical thinker equipped to tackle complex problems and produce creative solutions through collaborative and participatory approaches in your working lives.
    This degree will equip you with the necessary critical thinking, communication and research skills to make you an effective graduate employee. In such arenas as: local and central government; the law; research and the voluntary or charitable sectors.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    A levels BBB

    Access to Higher Education Diploma 21 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit or higher

    BTEC National Extended Diploma DDM

    Cambridge Pre-U M2, M2, M2

    European Baccalaureate 75% overall

    International Baccalaureate 31 points overall

    T levels We will consider a range of T Level qualifications for entry. Please visit our dedicated T Levels page for a full list of accepted T Levels.

    Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers Scottish Highers - BBBBB Advanced Highers - not required for entry We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

    International foundation programme Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

    Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

    Widening participation If you successfully complete one of the following programmes, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to two A level grades (or equivalent) below our typical offer: Black Access Programme, Next Step York, Realising Opportunities. More about widening participation.

    Contextual offer BBC

    EPQ If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

    Core Maths If you achieve B or higher in Core Maths, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

    IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

    Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

    Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

    GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

    Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

    Cambridge CEFR 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component

    Oxford ELLT 7, with a minimum of 6 in each component

    Oxford Test of English Advanced 136, with a minimum of 126 in each component

    Duolingo Integrated subscores: 120 overall, with a minimum of 105 in each component

    GCSE/IGCSE/O level English Language (as a first or second language) Grade C / Grade 4

    LanguageCert SELT B2 with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    LanguageCert Academic B2 Communicator with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component

    Kaplan Test of English Language 478 Main Flight score with 444 in each component

    Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

    PTE Academic 61, with a minimum of 55 in each component

    TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in each component

    Trinity ISE III Merit in all components

    Other English language qualifications We also accept other English Language qualifications, including various school-leaving certificates.

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Typical career paths in crime and criminal justice systems include:

    • Police
    • Solicitor or barrister (via Law conversion courses)
    • Probation officer
    • Prison service
    • Courts service
    • Government departments and agencies
    • Youth offending teams.

    Transferable skills

    • Communications skills
    • Critical thinking
    • Data analysis
    • Time management
    • Project management
    • Independent study and research
    • Teamwork skills.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 26,900 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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