Introductory Modules

1) Developing Criminological Skills

Through this module, you’ll develop the core skills needed to study criminology. It will help you understand important academic conventions, and cover specific topics – including information sources such as criminal statistics, the internet and online databases. After studying this module, you’ll be able to research, analyse and express your arguments in the field of criminology, as well as in wider academic disciplines and generic contexts.

2) Criminal Justice Process

This module is a cornerstone for other areas you'll cover on the Psychology Studies and Criminology degree. You'll gain essential knowledge of the criminal justice process, covering subjects like the 'system' and its limitations. You'll examine key topics such as the powers of the police, and look at aspects of the legal process – judicial sentencing and the appeal and review process, for example.

Find out more about the full BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course.

Pre-requisites

Students must have access to an Internet ready PC with Microsoft Windows 98 or higher. It is also imperative that the student's PC is installed with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and they must be able to install their own packages.

Students must be 18 years old or over.

Overseas Students / Students where English is not their first language: The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) requirements for all distance-learning programmes are a minimum of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in both reading & writing (and a minimum of 5.0 in listening & speaking).

Students must be able to travel to the UK to sit exams. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module. Upon enrolling you will be contacted by our advisors to discuss these pre-requisites and answer any queries you have relating to the course.

English Language

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you have completed an IELTS test (or equivalent). Your IELTS certificate must be an ‘Academic’ certificate and not ‘General Training’. You must have a score of least 6.0 in the reading and writing elements and also have an overall score of at least 6.0.

We will accept equivalent scores in the TOEFL test. Again evidence of this must be provided.

If you do not have IELTS or an equivalent qualification, please go to the IELTS website http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx  where you will find local providers and test centres.

Exams

Please note we currently run exams twice a year in April and November in the following UK locations:

• Scotland
• Northern Ireland
• North of England
• Midlands
• London
• South East of England

You will be expected to arrange your own travel to these locations.