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Duration
The BSc Criminology & Criminal Justice Top-Up takes you from a Level 5 qualification to a fully validated honours degree in a single academic year — taught on campus in central London and validated by the University of Gloucestershire. The programme advances your existing knowledge, sharpens your ability to apply critical thinking to theory and evidence, and develops the research skills the modern justice sector demands. You will study six Level 6 modules — from Critical Perspectives and an Applied Research Project to Global & Organised Crime, Restorative Justice and Green Criminology — preparing you for graduate careers across the criminal justice system or progression to postgraduate study.
For UK home students, tuition fee is £9,735 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to change by the institution in line with government regulations and guidance.
At DGHE, we review applications individually, considering each applicant’s unique circumstances. Whether you hold a UK qualification, possess work experience or have obtained qualifications from overseas, we are open to discussing your application and exploring potential pathways for admission. Examples of accepted qualifications a pass in a BTEC HND in a relevant field or a Foundation Degree in a relevant field or other Level 5 UK or Overseas qualifications in a related field. Non-standard qualifications & Mature
applicants. We encourage mature students who are 21 years of age or older to apply. At DGHE, we value mature students’ diverse experiences and perspectives. While some entry requirements may still apply for this programme, we welcome applicants with relevant work experiences and carefully consider each one individually. English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 / 4/C in English GCSE / Functional Skills Level 2. Students who have studied in a country where English is not the primary language will be required to meet our English Language Requirements. However, if you have previously studied a BTEC HND in an English-speaking country, you will be exempt from taking the English test when applying for a Top-up course.
For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page
Critical Perspectives on Criminology and Criminal Justice
Applied Research Project
Green Criminology
Global and Organised Crime
Injustice and Freedoms
Restorative Justice
Critical Perspectives on Criminology and Criminal Justice
Applied Research Project
Green Criminology
Global and Organised Crime
Injustice and Freedoms
Restorative Justice