University of West London

Course Details

BA (Hons) Criminology with La w

Course Description

Course Overview This is a practical course, which will give you the opportunity to take part in voluntary work associated with the criminal justice sector, if you are not already working in the criminal justice system. You will undertake practical work or voluntary work-based modules throughout the course, giving you contact with, and experience of, the agencies in the criminal justice system. A key strength of this course is the work-based learning modules, where students typically work in areas such as youth offending, victim support, crime prevention, witness support and various policing support roles, including as special constables. The work-based learning provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain experience in a crime-related field and enhance their chances of finding relevant employment after graduation.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

On successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to find employment as police, probation and prison officers, with private companies in the security industry, in the court system and the administration of justice. Graduates may also consider progressing to the MA Criminology and Criminal Justice.




BA (Hons) Criminology with La w University of West London