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Course summary
The course focuses upon crime and justice with a specialism in cyber crime, considering the impact of this environment from a criminological and socio-legal perspective in a national and international context. The course provides an insight into current cyber debates focusing on emerging research and professional practice. The Level 3 course prepares students for successful transition to a wide range of honours degree courses in the complementary subject areas in the law and criminology department within the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, including: LLB (Hons) Law LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations LLB (Hons) Business Law BA (Hons) Criminology and Law
Modules
Year 1: Introduction to Crime and Punishment (Core), Developing Skills for Justice (MW) (Core), Applied Criminology (Term 1) (Core), Research Skills (Core), Contemporary Issues in Criminology (Core), Criminal Justice Process (Term 2) (Core) Year 2: Theoretical Criminology (Core), Crime and Social History (Core), Essential Skills for Justice (MW) (Term 1) (Core), Crime Policy into Practice (Term 2) (Core), Policing and Society: Critical Perspectives (Core), Applied Research & Evaluation (Term 2) (Core) Year 3: Leadership Skills for Justice (MW) (Term 2) (Core), Cybercrime & Professional Practice (Core), Researching Contemporary Issues in Cybercrime (Core), Cybercrime Dissertation (Core), Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice (Term 1) (Optional), Youth Crime, Gangs and Sub-culture (Optional), Work-based learning (Term 1 and 2) (Optional), Policing and Criminal Investigation (Term 2) (Optional), Mentally Disordered Suspects, Defendants and Offenders (Optional), Psychological Criminology (Term 2) (Optional) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
Assessment method
All modules on the BA are assessed and must be passed. However, assessment in the first year does not count towards the final award classification. Assessment is by a mix of coursework and examination. Coursework includes essays, research reports, reflective reports, group and seminar presentations and a final year project. Assessment methods vary across the degree according to the learning outcomes of the individual module.
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:
- L311
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Stratford Campus
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - D*D*
For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us
Student Outcomes
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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 |
| EU | £14820 | Year 1 |
| International | £14820 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333