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Criminology BSc (Hons)

Explore issues facing us in the 21st century relating to crime and criminal justice. Develop research and data handling skills relevant to a range of careers.

This degree has a strong global focus. You’ll explore crime and related topics from around the world, including human rights and terrorism, social justice, contemporary social problems, and the globalisation of crime.

You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of how the various components of the criminal justice system work, from the police through to prison and probation. As well as a strong theoretical grounding, the course is designed to equip you with practical skills in critical enquiry, research and data generation.

Studying at Bath means you’ll get to work with a leading team of criminal justice researchers and criminologists, with significant global expertise. There’s also the chance to hone your skills further by doing a placement year in a relevant setting.

In your first year you'll study crime and justice from a theoretical and practical perspective. You'll develop an understanding of how key criminal justice agencies work and begin to develop your research skills. You'll also Interrogate key criminological concepts, such as victimisation, deviance, and justice. Through tutorials focused on developing key academic skills in these areas, you’ll learn how to evaluate data and information to develop your own arguments tailored to different audiences.

In your second year you'll develop an in-depth knowledge of criminological theory, criminal justice practice and policy, and global crime, while developing your skills in research and data analysis. You'll also study specialist criminology and social science options.

In your final year you'll carry out a year-long dissertation. This will give you the opportunity to refine and showcase the knowledge and skills you’ve developed in Years 1 and 2. You'll also study specialist criminology and social science options.

Intakes

Sep Deadline: Jan

Application Processing Time in Days: 40

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

There is a strong demand for Bath graduates from employers, including multinationals and prestigious organisations of all sizes.

The vocational bias of many of the courses, the industrial links, the integrated periods of industrial training and the calibre of the students all contribute towards this.

How we help our students
Information on employment and further study.
Individual guidance and assistance with career choice.
Workshops to develop self-presentation and other employability skills.
Help for students in earlier years with changing course or finding vacation work.
Job vacancies and a full programme of employer events and activities.
Workshops and guidance for research postgrads throughout their programme and to help plan their career beyond.

PSW Opportunity

2 year PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

A Bachelor’s degree with a final overall result of at least a First Class.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in psychology.

If you receive an offer you will need to obtain a Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS).

If you do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology, we will consider applicants who have successfully completed a BPS accredited Masters's conversion degree.

In your application, you will need to provide a max. A 500-word personal statement which should explain

(a) why you are interested in studying for an MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology and the interests and skills you particularly hope to develop on the course and
(b) your research experience to date. As part of (b), you could describe key research teaching and assignments you have completed, your undergraduate dissertation project, or any research posts you have held. Please explain the skills and knowledge you have particularly gained from the research experience that you would bring to an MSc program.

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

English language requirements
Category C
You will normally need one of the following:

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
Duolingo: 110 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100.
LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass

University of Bath

Bath , England ,United Kingdom