BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Policing) (3rd year entry)

University of the West of Scotland

BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Policing) (3rd year entry)

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 24 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Undergraduate
  • Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 14,500

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-09
2023-08-19

Program Description

Prepare yourself for a career in the criminal justice system with UWS’s BA Criminal Justice / Criminal Justice (Policing).This degree – the only one of its kind in Scotland – will help you develop expertise in criminology and criminal justice, social science, research methods, law and policy so that you’re ready to work in related areas in policing, prisons and the third sector.After Year 2, you’ll have the option to continue to study criminal justice or to specialise in policing through our policing specialism options.We work closely with experts and practitioners in criminal justice to provide a firm understanding of criminology and criminal justice in Scotland, the UK, Europe and internationally. Our exciting degree includes topics such as: policing, prisons and punishment, crime investigation, youth and gang violence, forensics, victimology, and explores the journeys of those who come into contact with the criminal justice system, including looking at some of the reasons people may commit crime. You will learn to examine information critically and develop skills that you can take with you into many aspects of your life. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • You’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge for employment in a variety of roles in the criminal justice system
  • You can choose to specialise in policing after completing Year 2 of study
  • You can join the student-run Crime and Justice Student Society, which will provide you with advice, support and networking opportunities
  • Guest lectures from industry professionals and field trips to organisations including Police Scotland, the Scottish Prison Service, Victim Support Scotland and more are offered throughout the degree.
  • This programme has opportunities for international study thanks to links with partner institutions in Europe and the USA.

Other Requirements

  • Require SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC / CertHE: Police Studies or Policing or Socia Sciences or Legal Services with Ctiminology & Policing (for SQA HNCs, with Grade B, or above, in the Graded Unit)
  • 70% in Class XII English and the certificate should be not be more than 8 years old at the time of making the application.No MOI letter would be accepted henceforth.However, please note that students will require an IELTS or equivalent, if applying from the following School Education Boards: 1. Punjab Board,2. Haryana Board,3. Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board or4. Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) Board.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.