Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Online | Part-time, Distance | 4 | September | find out | find out |
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About Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning), BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth
Overview
Develop your interest in criminology and the justice system to an advanced level or gain the qualification you need to start or advance your career in areas such as policing, probation or security on this BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice course.
Studying by distance learning, you'll examine the causes and consequences of crime and how this intersects with related disciplines such as law, sociology and psychology. You'll also develop the knowledge to assist you with a successful career in a criminal justice profession or for organisations that seek to reform and change the justice system and responses to crime.
Don't worry if you're new to University learning or returning to study after a break – you'll get a grounding in the key academic and research skills you need for studying at degree level.
Course highlights
- Debate and question contemporary crime, control and punishment and criminal justice system issues such as investigation methods and forms of policing
- Explore responses to crime from multiple perspectives as you study its relationship with other disciplines including law, sociology, psychology and the history of police science
- Shape your learning to match your interests or career ambitions with modules covering specialist topics like organised crime, forensic psychology, cybercrime and terrorism
- Be taught by leading academics from the University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who are experts in fields such as victimisation, policing and surveillance
- Gain a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE ) after 18 months and a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) after 36 months, even if you don't complete the full course
- Have the chance to achieve your degree more quickly if you have relevant prior learning or work experience
- Study modules that allow you to qualify for Probation Officer training after the course
Careers and opportunities
Crime will unfortunately always be part of society. So there will always be a demand for graduates with the specialist skills you learn on this course.
What areas can you work in with a criminology and criminal justice degree?
With your degree, you can start or advance your career in areas such as:
- probation service
- the police
- crime prevention
- community safety
- security
- campaign and reform groups related to justice
- youth justice
- crime analysis and research
- victim support
- post-conviction support
- the courts and legal system
The transferable critical thinking, analytical and communications skills you learn will also be in demand in other industries.
Becoming a probation officer
By studying these modules, you can reduce the amount of study you need to do to qualify as a probation officer after the course:
- Criminal Justice and the Legal System (core module in year 1)
- Questioning Criminology and Justice (core module in year 2)
- Rehabilitation of Offenders (optional module in year 3)
Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.
Entry requirements for this course
Contact University of Portsmouth to find course entry requirements.
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