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BA (Hons) Criminal Justice
Arden University
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 20,805 *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Oct 2023
* £20,805 UK, £16,500 International. £6,935 per level UK, £5,500 per level International
Introduction
Our Criminal Justice degree allows you to gain a better understanding of the causes, consequences and prevention of crime from social, legal, political and personal perspectives. Through exploring criminal behaviour and how it’s controlled within society, you will gain a sound understanding of the relationship between criminal justice and social justice.
Course Overview
Arden University’s online BA (Hons) Criminal Justice programme will provide you with a detailed understanding of criminal behaviour and the justice system. Develop your understanding of the causes and consequences of crime, and the prevention methods currently in use.
Arden’s flexible study mode allows you to develop your social, psychological, and legal knowledge around your existing commitments. This programme will equip you with a sound understanding of criminal justice to help take you closer to your career goals.
The full range of programmes offered by Arden features a strong focus on employability, practical skills, and career success. This programme has been developed to help you understand crime from a variety of perspectives, and give you the skills for a career in the justice system.
What Our Students Say:
 | "I’ve wanted to be a solicitor for a long time and there is no way I can do that without a degree. I’m also fascinated by the law and justice; it’s a hard subject and I like a challenge. ‘With the cost of higher education, I couldn’t afford to give up my work; by studying online I can work full time and do a full-time degree." Richard Wing, |
Admissions
Curriculum
Course Modules
Level 4
- Effective Interdisciplinary Study
- Crime & Society
- Criminal Justice System
- English Legal System
- Criminal Law
- Inequalities in the Modern World
Level 5
- Research and Ethics in Action
- Contemporary Debates in Criminology
- Civil Liberties & Human Rights
- Environmental Criminology
- Policing and Police Powers
- Abnormality & The Deviant Other
Level 6
- Cybercrime
- Youth Justice
- Crime Prevention
- Law of Evidence
- Research Planning & Project
Student Testimonials
Program Leaders
English Language Requirements
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