Criminology courses
Sheffield Hallam University
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- World Rank : 801-1000
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On this course students will be given a grounded understanding of the theoretical, conceptual and practical application of criminology in the real world. You'll receive an active and student-centered approach to learning, enabling you to tailor your studies to reflect specialist interests. There will be opportunities to undertake work experiences, placements and scholarly research, fully preparing you for a rewarding career in the criminal justice or social justice sector.
You learn on this course through:
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus programme (subject to the UK’s continued participation in the Erasmus programme following the Brexit transition period).
Work Placements
To maximise your career prospects in this area, you will have various opportunities for work-related learning during the course. Employability and placement opportunities are embedded across all three years of the degree course. These include student placement modules and activities with criminal justice/third sector agencies, project work with external agencies, simulation modules, and voluntary work through our employability fair. You will also have access to degree-specific careers advice and support.
International opportunities
You will have the opportunity to study abroad for the second semester of your second year, at institutions in Australia, USA or Canada. You will choose modules that you wish to study, and get the chance to learn about different cultures and learning styles, as well as travel to new places and meet new people.
Networking opportunities
This course benefits from its links with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, which ensures that teaching focuses directly and indirectly on ethical and social justice issues related to the social exclusion/inclusion of a range of vulnerable groups, and on promoting social access to all available community resources. You are provided with career-related support from department specialists who help with access to graduate opportunities.
Our teaching is developed to supply a 'real world' curriculum and is designed to embed key transferrable skills that will help students with their search for future graduate employment or further study opportunities. In order to deliver this we work in partnership with employers and other key stakeholders to impact on important issues in the local area which enhances opportunities for student success by offering them the opportunity to work with prospective employers whilst applying their knowledge to the local community in order to positively impact a range of agencies and individuals. This can include opportunities aimed at young people, prison-related organisations, community justice organisations, substance misuse services, women's services, accommodation service, victim services, etc.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
Undergraduate programmes
Applicants with the following qualifications from India will be considered for entry on to undergraduate programmes
Applicants who have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at an Indian university may be considered for direct entry to Sheffield Hallam University undergraduate programmes.
For details of standard UCAS tariff points for undergraduate entry, please see the UG entry webpage.
Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from international school students taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma and those achieving 28 points or more will usually be successful in obtaining an offer of a place on our undergraduate programmes. For information about IB points equivalencies against the UCAS tariff please visit the UCAS website.
English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.
Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring
an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)
IELTS for UKVI*
TOEFL
Pearson
Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 and 0522)
Institution Type | Public |
Student Population | 60,000 |
FAFSA Code | N/A |
Application Cost | UCAS application fee is 20 -26 GBP while the direct application is free |
Accreditation | Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management, and others |
Accommodation | Available |
Financial aid | Scholarships, loans, discounts |
Program | Fees (GBP) |
---|---|
International Foundation Program | 10,250 - 12,310 |
Placement year | 1,200 |
Undergraduate | 13,650 |
Postgraduate taught | 13,900 – 15,500 |
MBA | 15,965 |
PGCEs | 13,905 |
Fees | Undergraduate (GBP) | Postgraduate (GBP) |
---|---|---|
Tuition Fees | 13,650 | 13,900 – 15,965 |
Placement | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Accommodation | 3,740 to 6,292 | 3,740 to 6,292 |
*the costs are estimated and may vary.
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 13,995
Hostel & Meals :
£ 3,641
Total
£ 17,636