Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
£19,853/Yr
Crime and criminal justice are the source of much public concern, fear and fascination. Generating ongoing controversy and debate, crime and criminal justice policy remain pressing issues within media, government and local communities. Yet the mix of factors that contribute to crime and the range of strategies for addressing crime are increasingly complex.
Students will develop their ability to critically engage in key debates within the field, and gain the tools necessary to understand the social, political, economic and cultural contexts of crime, justice, security and disorder.
This Criminology and Criminal Justice course at Birkbeck, University of London not only explores the worlds of prisons, courts, probation and the police, but grapples with broader social questions about order, regulation, surveillance and control.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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UCAS Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £19853 (GBP 19853) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed higher secondary/all India senior school/higher school/intermediate certificate
- Students should have minimum grades between 60 to 80% depending on the board of completion
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS: minimum score of 6.5
- PTE: minimum 62
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in ibt
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
VISA & Work Study
VISA
If students are not from the UK and they do not already have residency here, students may need to apply for a visa.
The visa students apply for varies according to the length of students course:
- Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
- Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa
International students who require a Student visa should apply for their full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If students are living in the UK on a Student visa, they will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).
Career and Placement after Course
Career
Graduates can pursue careers in criminal justice, public safety or social welfare. This degree may also be useful in becoming a community development worker, prison or probation officer, social worker or adult guidance worker.
- Loss Prevention Officer
- Private Investigator
- Correctional Officer
- Jury Consultan
- Probation Officer
- Police Detective
- Clinical Social Worker
- Forensic Scientist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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