Faculty of Social Sciences
Sociology and Criminology
Applied Criminal Justice Studies BA (Hons)
APPLIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES
Overview
Why Bradford?
Course modules
The applied nature of the degree
provides you with theoretical knowledge
along with practical application
related to criminal justice policy in
contemporary society. You will develop
your understanding of the social and
personal aspects of crime, victimisation
and responses to crime and deviancy.
In the final year you will undertake a
compulsory 11-week work placement (for
which you will be subject to a Disclosure
and Barring Service check). Examples
of placements undertaken are: the
police force; victim support; domestic
violence support; drug outreach
projects; resettlement of offenders;
truancy, bullying and youth support
programmes; ASBO teams; and local
Crown and Magistrates’ courts.
Year 1
The first year introduces you to social
policy, public policy and sociology and
the more vocationally-relevant forensic
science. In the second and final years,
you will develop your understanding of
the criminal justice system, before going
on to write a research dissertation and
undertake a placement in a position
relevant to the criminal justice field.
The placement, alongside the study
of modules including those on issues
such as forensic science, psychological
profiling and criminal law, makes this
course highly vocational.
nn Academic, Personal and
Professional Development
nn Introduction to Forensic
and Crime Scene Investigation
nn Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
nn Global Society: Local Experiences
nn State and Society
nn Introduction to Sociology
Year 2
Core modules:
nn
nn
nn
nn
Psychological Profiling
Research and Evaluation
Crime and Law
Offenders, Punishment and Change
Option modules:
nn Youth and Crime
nn Crime and the Media
Year 3
Core modules:
nn Contemporary Criminal Justice
nn Work Placement
nn Dissertation (Applied
Criminal Justice Studies)
Option modules:
These are the current modules for 2014/15. Programmes may change, subject
to the University’s programme approval, monitoring and review procedures.
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nn International Perspectives on Crime
nn The Politics of International Trafficking
nn Working with Offenders
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PROSPECTUS