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UCAS Code: | C5L6 |
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Course Length: | 3 Years Full-Time |
Start Dates: | September 2021, September 2022 |
Subjects: | Criminology and Offending |
Location: | Edge Hill University |
Example Offers: | BBC-BBB (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) View full entry criteria |
If you want to explore the perspectives around the causes of crime and the role and function of the criminal justice system, together with the complementary study of key legal principles, then this degree gives you an opportunity to study Law alongside Criminology in an integrated programme. In addition to giving you knowledge of law, and civil and criminal justice systems, it will help you develop a critical understanding of the connections between the law and the institutions, processes and perceptions of crime and criminal justice and examine the complex and often contradictory relationship between crime, justice and the law. You will be studying cutting edge, contemporary subjects alongside staff at the forefront of research in Criminology and Law.
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In Depth
What will I study?
Criminology teaching focuses on the contexts of crime, deviance and disorder and examines the response of the state in the UK and internationally. The Law elements of the programme provide an opportunity to develop an understanding of legal systems, principles and theory. You will apply this understanding to distinct areas of law.
In Year 1, you will study modules on theoretical perspectives using contemporary case studies and develop an understanding of how the criminal justice system operates. You will be introduced to the legal system and its institutions, and learn legal reasoning and analysis skills. You will apply this knowledge to distinct areas of law including those which regulate legally binding agreements, and be introduced to the law of civil liabilities.
In Year 2, you will study modules which will further develop your understanding of crime, disorder and conflict, and look at theoretical debates and the process of conducting social research. You will also consider what has to be proven against defendants in criminal trials in England and Wales before they can be convicted, and the laws which govern the relationships between individual citizens, groups and the state.
In Year 3 you study topics including prisons, policing, and the laws relating to evidence presented in court, and you will continue to develop your understanding of the laws which govern England and Wales.
How will I study?
Learning involves lectures and seminars in which you will express your ideas and develop your criminological and legal analysis skills, supplemented by independent study. You will also participate in debates, and visit legal and criminologically significant institutions. We are committed to focused teaching where tutors concentrate primarily on areas of specialism.
How will I be assessed?
Methods of assessment are designed to ensure that you acquire a wide range of skills, particularly those required by future employers. You will write essays and case reports, critically analyse legal documents, give oral presentations, defend and advise clients and take examinations. Most modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination, or by coursework alone. Feedback will be given on all of your work so that you can develop your criminological and legal skills.
Who will be teaching me?
You will be taught by tutors whose research and teaching has a well-established national and international reputation. We are committed to ‘focused teaching’ where tutors concentrate primarily on areas of specialism. You will benefit from studying in a highly committed and research-active department.
A Great Study Environment
The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the Department of Law and Criminology and the Department of Psychology.
The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning. Elsewhere on campus, there is a mooting room (a mock courtroom) where Law and Policing students can train and practice their advocacy skills and cross-examination techniques, as well as preparing for giving evidence in court.
The EHU Police Training and Simulation Facility, part of which is furbished as a police station, is used to simulate a wide range of crime scenes. This will enable Law and Policing students to work together in areas such as gathering and analysing evidence, including forensic evidence at crime scenes, as well as practicing interview techniques used by the police through role play, while also ensuring that the rights of suspects are upheld.
The department’s Pro Bono Law Clinic provides opportunities for Law undergraduates to offer legal advice, free of charge, to other students in the University and members of the local community. The students providing legal advice are supervised by professionally qualified members of the lecturing staff and there is input experienced legal practitioners based in the region. The key aims of the Pro Bono Law Clinic are to enable students to gain experience of giving practical legal advice and also to provide a no cost advisory legal service to the student community.
You can also participate in the departmental Mooting Society, making an oral presentation of a legal issue or problem against an opposing counsel and before a judge, and join the student-led Edge Hill University Law and Criminology Society.
Modules
Expand AllYear 1
CRI1005Criminology and the Modern World (20 credits)
CRI1124Introduction to Criminological Theory (20 credits)
CRI1125Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process (20 credits)
LAW1001Legal Methods and Systems (20 credits)
LAW1003Law of Contract (20 credits)
LAW1005Law of Torts (20 credits)
Year 2
CRI2225Critical Criminological Theory (20 credits)
You will select two of the following modules:
CRI2023'Race', Crime and Criminology (20 credits)
CRI2024Crime, Media and Criminology (20 credits)
CRI2025Gender, Sex and Violence (20 credits)
CRI2026Work Experience (20 credits)
CRI2027Crime, Law and Society (20 credits)
CRI2028Youth Justice (20 credits)
CRI2223Generating Reputations (20 credits)
CRI2224Violence and Society (20 credits)
CRI2226Challenging Childhoods (20 credits)
You will select three of the following modules. If you wish to graduate with exemptions from the academic stage of legal training to become a solicitor or a barrister, you must study LAW2002 Criminal Law, LAW 2005 Land Law and LAW2007 Public Law 1.
LAW2001European Union Constitutional Law (20 credits)
LAW2002Criminal Law (20 credits)
LAW2003Equity and Trusts (20 credits)
LAW2004European Union Substantive Law (20 credits)
LAW2005Land Law (20 credits)
LAW2007Public Law 1 (20 credits)
LAW2008Public Law 2 (20 credits)
Year 3
You will select two of the following modules:
CRI3021Crimes of the Powerful 1 (20 credits)
CRI3022Crimes of the Powerful 2 (20 credits)
CRI3109The Politics of Policing (20 credits)
CRI3110The Politics of Imprisonment (20 credits)
You will select one of the following modules or a third module from the four options above:
CRI3023Crime and Place (20 credits)
CRI3024Criminology and Philosophy (20 credits)
CRI3112Justice, Rights and the State (20 credits)
CRI3113Expanding the Criminological Imagination (20 credits)
CRI3114Learning Together: The Sociological Imagination (20 credits)
You will select three of the following modules. If you wish to graduate with exemptions from the academic stage of legal training to become a solicitor or a barrister, you must study LAW3051 European Union Constitutional Law, LAW3052 European Union Substantive Law and LAW3053 Equity and Trusts.
LAW3032Child Law (20 credits)
LAW3033Company Law (20 credits)
LAW3034Consumer Law (20 credits)
LAW3036Employment Law (20 credits)
LAW3037Family Law (20 credits)
LAW3038Human Rights (20 credits)
LAW3039Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)
LAW3040International Business Law (20 credits)
LAW3041International Criminal Law (20 credits)
LAW3042International Sports Law (20 credits)
LAW3043Jurisprudence (20 credits)
LAW3044Law Clinic Experience Module (20 credits)
LAW3045Law of Evidence (20 credits)
LAW3046Media Law (20 credits)
LAW3047Public International Law (20 credits)
LAW3048Refugee Law (20 credits)
LAW3049Sports Law (20 credits)
LAW3050Tax Law (20 credits)
LAW3051European Union Constitutional Law (20 credits)
LAW3052European Union Substantive Law (20 credits)
LAW3053Equity and Trusts (20 credits)
Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.
Timetables
Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.
Example Offers
Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below.
- A Level: BBC-BBB;
- BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM);
- International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points;
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as the Welsh Baccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven’t been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements, including details of alternative qualifications, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.
EU students can get country-specific information about the University’s entry requirements and equivalent national qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for overseas applicants.
English Language Requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
Are there any alternative ways to meet the entry requirements?
If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack the necessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education course could be for you. This free, seven-week programme provides a great opportunity to enhance your study skills and subject knowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to study a particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCAS Tariff points in the entry criteria.
Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you will be well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge Hill University degree, although additional entry requirements may apply and the availability of specific programmes cannot be guaranteed. For more information, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual’s professional and employment experience (also referred to as ‘experiential learning’). This may include credit or learning undertaken at another university.
Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University’s academic regulations (sections C7 and F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
You will be prepared for a career in legal or legal related training, social work, probation, youth justice, youth and community work, research, police service, prison service, criminal justice agencies, welfare rights, care and resettlement of offenders, and civil liberties.
This degree also provides you with the opportunity to gain exemptions required by The Law Society of England and Wales, the legal professional body which validates the academic stage of legal training towards becoming either a barrister or a solicitor. You will need to choose specific optional modules in order to be eligible for these exemptions.
How can I enhance my employability?
It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you will spend your time while studying and make the most of your university experience.
Optional, additional activities may be available on this degree which could help to prepare you for a stimulating and rewarding career. These include:
- Sandwich Years – you may have the opportunity to apply to complete a sandwich year placement, usually as the third year of a four year degree, and gain highly relevant work experience;
- Erasmus+ and Study Abroad – you may have the opportunity to apply to spend time studying or working abroad, usually as the third year of a four year degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in a different culture;
- Learning a Language – you may be able to participate in Language Steps classes, delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, as additional study.
Please note, the availability of these additional activities cannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending on availability and the number of students wanting to participate, there may be a competitive application process for sandwich year placements or studying abroad opportunities or you may be required to secure a relevant placement yourself.
Finance
Tuition Fees
If you are a prospective UK student who will be joining this undergraduate degree in academic year 2021/22, the tuition fee will be £9,250 per annum (subject to final Government approval).
Tuition fees for international students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2021/22 are £12,500 per annum. Exemptions apply for EU students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, who may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
Financial Support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this undergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the programme may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students joining this programme in academic year 2021/22, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2021/22 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2021.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals should apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
Financial support information for international students can be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.
Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with a competitive application process for prospective full-time undergraduate students.
These scholarships aren’t linked to academic success and celebrate determination, talent and achievement beyond your coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise, ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.
An additional scholarship, which you may qualify to receive, rewards outstanding A Level and BTEC grades.
To find out more about scholarships, to assess your eligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarship winners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.
Apply
How to Apply
Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.
Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out more about the application process.
Further information for international students about how to apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
Visit Us
If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into student life is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day. You can view dates and book your place at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, you can find out more about our full range of events for prospective students, including campus tours and virtual activities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.
Request a Prospectus
If you would like to explore our full range of degrees before you apply, you can order an undergraduate prospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme or what it’s like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:
- Course Enquiries
- Tel: 01695 657000
- Email: study@edgehill.ac.uk
International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email international@edgehill.ac.uk with any queries about overseas study.
Course Changes
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Covid-19 - Criminology and Law Essential Information
Criminology and Law Course Statement
The EHU Police Training and Simulation Facility and the Law Mooting room are unavailable for students to use at present due to Covid-19 and the associated social distancing rules following a risk assessment. There will be six hours of lectures online per week and six hours of face-to-face timetabled sessions, including seminars, workshops, learning verification and module consolidation and support hours. Visits to legal and criminologically significant institutions will not be possible.Teaching and Learning at Edge Hill University in 2020
In this video Pro Vice-Chancellor, Lynda Brady, answers your questions and explains how teaching will work when you join us at Edge Hill University in September.
Campus Facilities at Edge Hill University in 2020
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