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Course summary
Location of study: Level 3 – ARU Cambridge Campus Level 4-6 – ARU Chelmsford Campus Prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in the police, or wider criminal justice sector, by studying for our hands-on Policing and Criminal Justice degree in Chelmsford. Whether you want to work for the police, prison service, security industry, local government or elsewhere in the criminal justice sector, our course will give you a deep understanding of the issues and policies involved in modern policing and rehabilitation. You’ll have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the police or another service of interest on our work-based learning module. It gives you an insight into working cultures and practices as well as a head start in your chosen career. Study for your main degree in Chelmsford – the home of our Policing Institute for the Eastern Region (PIER) – and take your first step to a rewarding career in the criminal justice sector. As a BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice student at ARU, you’ll develop your knowledge and skills by studying real-life cases and academic research, and taking part in interactive learning. You’ll debate the most pressing issues facing police forces today, including sexual offences, fraud investigation, counter-terrorism initiatives and cultural diversity. You can also examine the trial process, and practice presenting evidence in front of a judge and jury, in our own on-campus mock courtroom. We’ll help you work towards your career goals from day one. Our modules, trips, simulations, guest lectures, and work experience opportunities with local police forces and criminal justice practitioners will help you discover where your interests lie and build valuable skills and connections. You’ll also boost your CV as you develop your leadership, interpersonal communication and presentation skills. Once you’ve graduated, you can continue to develop your skills on one of our Masters degrees, such as MA Criminology or MA Contemporary Policing. Hands-on learning All our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice students have the opportunity to:
- go on field trips in the UK and overseas
- practise your skills in our mock courtrooms
- take part in workshops, research projects and other events with regional police forces and other professionals
- choose from a range of optional modules and pursue their own areas of interest.
Modules
Year 1 core modules: Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Information and Communication Technology; Critical Thinking; Composition and Style; Ethics; Fundamentals of Law; Business Law; Criminal Law. Year 2 core modules: Introduction to Policing; Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology; Criminal Justice in England and Wales; Policing Practice. Year 3 core modules: Making A Difference; Ruskin Module (15 credits); Evidence-Based Policing. Year 3 optional modules: Working in Criminal Justice; Policing Vulnerability; Cybercrime and Policing; Violence and Confrontation; Anglia Language Programme; Policing Ethics; Violence, Gender and Victimisation; Dark Web Policing and Control. Year 4 core modules: Youth, Crime and Aggression; Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice. Year 4 optional modules: Undergraduate Major Project - Criminology; Undergraduate Major Project - Policing; Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence; Investigative Psychology; Neighbourhood Policing and Community Safety; Anglia Language Programme; Police and Counter-terrorism; Organised Crime. Modules are subject to change and availability.
Assessment method
You’ll show your progress through a range of methods, including essays, presentations, case study reports, group work, research, and a major research project.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L438
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Chelmsford Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT