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Criminology and Youth Studies – (B.Sc.)
University Campus Suffolk
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| Application Deadline: | UK or any other EU country - 15 January ; International - 30 June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,550 - ≈ € 12,530 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Ipswich / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Campus Suffolk
Students develop a questioning and critical approach to the understanding of criminal behaviour, young people and society. Students also gain skills in analysing theories and evidence, and applying research methods to develop knowledge.
Employers value the qualities and skills of criminology and youth studies graduates, and most students find suitable work within a short time of graduation. A number of students also go on to study at postgraduate level.
Typical employers include local and central government, the Police, The National Probation Service, HM Prison Service, Youth Offending Service, education authorities, further and higher education institutions, and charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations.
Further Information
All modules are assessed and a range of assessment methods are used, including structured essays, reports, case studies, critiques, reviews and formal examinations.
Contents
First year modules
- Social Science Research Skills (Core)
- Key Thinkers in Criminology
- Law for Criminologists
- Introduction to Youth Studies
- Sociology and the Modern World
- Understanding Social Change
Second year modules
- Quantitative Data in Social Science (C)
- Qualitative Data in Social Science (C)
- Criminological Theory and Social Control
- Youth Justice
- Youth Culture and Identity
With a choice of 1 module from:
- Child Law
- Young People and Social Policy
Third year modules
- Research Dissertation (C)
- Applied Studies (C)
- Contemporary Issues in Criminology
1 (if only 1 youth studies option is chosen) from:
- Penology
- Human Rights
- Victims of Crime
With a choice of 1 or 2 modules from:
- Comparative Youth Studies
- Youth and Development: Selected Issues
Teaching methods combine teacher led and student led activities and include lectures, seminars, small group work, workshops and tutorials.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
English language requirements
All students need to be able to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. Students whose first language is not English will need to take a recognised English Language test in advance of commencing a course at UCS and before the Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) letter is issued for visa purposes.
UCS accepts a range of English qualifications, with the following standards required:
• IELTS (academic version): 6.0 for all degrees, apart from Diagnostic Radiography,Radiotherapy and Oncology, ODP and all Pre-Registration Nursing and Midwifery courses that require 7.0. Postgraduate courses generally require between 6.5 and 7.0.
• TOEFL: 550 on paper-based test; 213 on computer-based test; or 79-80 on the internet-based test for all degrees
• Pearson Test of English Academic - Minimum score of 50 is required
• Cambridge Proficiency Certificate: Grade C; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade B
• GCE O-level or GCSE English Language/Use of English: Grade C
• Test in English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) International Baccalaureate English Grade B (standard level).
• Hong Kong Certificate of English Education
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Funding details
National Scholarship Programme
As part of the new student finance system, students with households incomes under £25,000 per year will benefit from a new National Scholarship Programme. This new scheme is targeted towards students who most need financial help.
The National Scholarship is funded jointly by the Government and Universities. UCS has been awarded a number of National Scholarships which students can apply for Suffolk Access Champion Scheme
The Suffolk Access Champion Scheme will be open to eligible students currently studying at a Suffolk State Sixth form, College or Academy, and applying to study at UCS on a full-time undergraduate degree programme in 2012-13.
The Suffolk Access Champion will work over two years mentoring Year 10 and 11 students to encourage progression on to higher education.
Scholarships for international students
UCS offers a generous scholarship scheme for all undergraduate students paying international fees.
All international students that are offered and have firmly accepted a place on a full-time undergraduate Foundation or Honours degree course at UCS by the 30 September for the year of entry, will be eligible for a scholarship of £1,000 per year for the duration of their course. This scholarship will be awarded each year once annual fees have been paid in full.
Please note that any international students accepted on a course that requires a practice placement with a Primary Care Trust, for example Nursing, Midwifery or Radiography, will incur an additional £3000 fee per each year of study (this excludes all British Islands students except the Falkland Islands).
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