Applied Criminology (Joint Honours)

UCAS code: Y002

Start date: September

Course length: full time: three years

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

Applied Criminology uses a range of disciplines to examine criminality and the criminal justice system. Whatever pathway you follow you'll be introduced to the historical and contemporary perspectives of criminology before exploring the legal, psychological and sociological aspects of criminality.At first, this includes a brief analysis of relevant theory - the psychological, sociological and legal dimensions and the dynamic relationship between these internal and external influences on behaviour - i.e. the nature/nurture debate.

A unique aspect of criminology at Derby is that you'll also have the opportunity to bring the subject to life. You can apply your learning to a real project working with a local criminal justice agency on the Applied Criminal Justice module. As you progress you'll discover particular areas of interest, such as criminal law and evidence, police powers, crime and gender, offences against children, feminist perspectives and domestic abuse. You'll also look at criminal justice from perspective of the victim and the psychological effects of victimisation. We've got excellent links with the local criminal justice agencies, so you'll have plenty of opportunities for volunteering and getting involved in project work with them. This means that you'll get real hands-on experience which will help you learn.

• BA (Hons) in Accounting and Applied Criminology
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Education Studies
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and English
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Film & Television Studies
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Geography
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and History
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Human Resource Management
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Law
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Mathematics
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Psychology
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Sociology
• BSc (Hons) in Applied Criminology and Third World Development
• BA (Hons) in Architectural Design and Applied Criminology
• BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and Applied Criminology
• BA (Hons) in Professional Writing and Applied Criminology
• BA (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Studies and Applied Criminology
• BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies and Applied Criminology

Applied Criminology is available as a major, joint and minor pathway. Depending on the pathway you choose, you'll select modules from:

Stage one

You will study these modules:

• Introduction to Criminology 1
• Introduction to Criminology 2
• The Defendants Perspective on Crime

And you will choose your options from:

• The States Perspective on Crime
• Applied Research in Criminology
• Crime and Society

Stage two

You will study these modules:

• Applied Criminal Justice 1
• Applied Criminal Justice 2

And you will choose your options from:

• Applied Victimology
• Criminal Offences, Criminal Justice and Human Rights
• Criminal Psychology

Final stage

You will study one of these modules:

• Independent Studies - double module
• Gendered Violence Against Children, Men and Women - double module
• Miscarriages of Justice - double module

And you will choose your options from:

• Hate, Ethnicity and Crime     
• Sexual Behaviour and the Criminal Justice System  
• Work Placement      
• Youth Crime and Justice
• Cybercrime
• Policing and Police Powers

Our entry requirements are usually 220-300 UCAS points, of which at least 200-240 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 60 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

Full time:

• If you combine this subject with another classroom based subject or a resource intensive subject it will cost £7,700 per year.
• If you combine this subject with a specialist subject it will cost £8,250 per year.

We'll be announcing our part time and international fees for 2013/14 later in the year.

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

How you'll learn

Applied Criminology at Derby is a very practical course. Not only will you learn through lectures, tutorials, group work and DVDs, but you'll also take part in role plays, practical demonstrations and project work. You'll go on visits to criminal justice agencies, and benefit from expert input from key practitioners in the field.

How you're assessed

You'll be assessed by coursework, project work, group work, presentations and portfolios.

Criminology at Derby is offered as either a minor, joint or major degree in the Joint Honours programme. The subjects that are most popular for combining with Criminology include Psychology and Law.

The Applied Criminology course gives you transferable skills that equip you for a wide range of careers, such the Crown Prosecution Service, the Police Force, probation services, social work or youth offending agencies.You can continue your studies to masters level on the MSc Criminal Investigation or the MSc Cybercrime and E-Investigation. 

Sean Silkstone studied his joint honours degree in Criminology and Sociology and now works for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

"Within the first half an hour of being at Derby I knew it was the place for me! The thing that really made me sure was the infectious enthusiasm from the lecturers."

Anna Day