Applied Criminology (Joint Honours)
When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
What is joint honours?
With joint honours, you can study for an honours degree in two or even three subjects. Find out more about joint honours, including what subjects you can combine with this one.
Why choose this course?
- It's a unique course which draws on a range of disciplines to explore criminal behaviour from the perspective of the victim, the offender and the state.You'll apply your learning to a real project working with a local criminal justice agency on the Applied Criminal Justice module, so you find out what it's really like working in the criminal justice sector.
- We're one of the top schools for teaching Law and Criminology in the UK - as voted by our students in the National Student Survey
- Our flexible Joint Honours Programme means you can combine Applied Criminology with one or two other subjects.
About the course
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.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
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).
What our students say
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
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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.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September 2012
UCAS code
Y002
Popular courses that can be combined with Applied Criminology include:
- Law
- Sociology
- Broadcast Media
- History
- Psychology
- English
Fees
This is a classroom based subject.
UK/EU students
Full time:
- If you combine this subject with another classroom based subject or a resource intensive subject it will cost £6,995 per year.
- If you combine this subject with a specialist subject it will cost £7,495 per year.
Part time:
You usually take 18 of these modules in total for your course
- Modules from classroom based subjects will cost £875 per module.
- Modules from resource intensive subjects will cost £935 per module.
- Modules from specialist subjects will cost £1,000 per module.
International students
Full time:
- If you combine this subject with another classroom based subject or a resource intensive subject it will cost £9,700 per year.
- If you combine this subject with a specialist subject it will cost £9,975 per year.
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available
Course length
Full time: 3 yearsEntry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 260-300 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
