Program Overview

Criminology and Law BA (Hons)

Course Overview

This course explores all aspects of crime and justice with a particular focus on both national and international criminal law.

What You'll Study

Year One

• Investigative Practice - 20 credits
• Criminal Behaviour - 20 credits
• Criminal Justice - 20 credits
• Crime Typologies - 20 credits
• Forensic Mental Health - 20 credits
• Legal Approaches to Crime - 20 credits

Year Two

• Researching Crime - 20 credits
• Victims and Victimology - 20 credits
• Criminal Law - 20 credits
• Practical Legal Skills - 20 credits
• Policing and Society - 20 credits
• Punishment and Control - 20 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement - 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits

Final Year

• Global Organised Crime - 20 credits
• Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice - 20 credits
• Criminal Advocacy - 20 credits
• Law of Evidence - 20 credits
• Research Project in Criminology - 40 credits

How You'll Learn

Teaching and learning take place in modern facilities on the main Coventry University campus near to the University Hub, Students Union and library.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Entry Requirements

• UK: 112 UCAS points
• International: IELTS 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £9,535 per year
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary
• International: £16,800 per year

Facilities

• Prison cells
• Library
• Centre for Academic Writing

Careers and Opportunities

With a view to shaping your prospects as a graduate, teaching, learning, and assessment take a problem-based approach which means you get to deal with real-world issues and scenarios combining theory and practice delivered by a team with a diverse range of experience.

Where Our Graduates Work

Previous graduates have gone on to pursue postgraduate qualifications and work for a range of organisations, including The National Crime Agency, the Independent Police Complaints Commission, HM Prison Service, Coventry Cyrenians, West Midlands Police and the Metropolitan Police.

Further Study

Progression routes to courses for further study within Coventry University include:

• Criminology MA
• Terrorism, International Crime, and Global Security MA

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.