Modules

Criminological theory underpins the ways in which governments, organisations and the Criminal Justice System respond to crime and anti-social behaviour through policy, strategy and tactics. This programme examines those criminological theories that have driven contemporary crime policy since the middle of the 20th century.

This programme is based at our flagship Hendon campus.

Modules

• Year 1

  Contemporary Social Structures (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module introduces first year students to the study of contemporary social structures and the specialised institutions and associated organizations which comprise such. In particular, the module examines the established institutions which regulate the various activities that make up social life and help shape the culture and beliefs of society. The interrelationship between different institutions, organizations and social groups is also explored.

  Crime and Control in Social Context (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  Crime forms part of our everyday lives and the key objective of the module will be to introduce students to the relationship between crime, control and society. It will examine key issues such as how we define crime and deviance, how we know about crime, and how crime is represented by the media. It will examine how crime is responded to and controlled within the criminal justice system and by society, and will look into dimensions of crime such as gender, age, ethnicity, social and economic disadvantage.

  Explaining Crime (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  To introduce students to the leading criminological explanations of crime as developed from the late 19th century to the late 1970s. The module focuses upon levels of explanation examining individualistic, sociological, political and radical theories of crime.

  Skills and Methods in Criminology and Sociology (30 Credits) - Compulsory

  This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for their level 2 and level 3 studies. Working through the medium of substantive criminological and sociological materials, this module aims to equip students with the required level one learning they will need for further study, and introduces them to the building-blocks of academic work, knowledge and understanding in criminology and sociology.

Fees

UK/EU students is £9,000. 
International students is £10,400.

Entry Requirements

We normally make offers on a minimum of 260 UCAS tariff points, Advanced and Progression Diplomas at Equivalent to the above.

Entry requirements

We normally require 260 tariff points for entry onto undergraduate courses. However, some degrees may require additional entry requirements, for example a portfolio or an audition.

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Qualifications accepted

For a comprehensive list of qualifications accepted by Middlesex, see further information under entry requirements

English language requirements

You must have competence in English language and we normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. The most common English Language requirements for international students are IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components) or TOEFL internet based 72 (with at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading).

Middlesex also offers an Intensive Academic English course (Pre-Sessional) that ranges from 5-17 weeks depending on your level of English. Successful completion of this course would meet English language entry requirements. For more information on applying for the pre-sessional please email english@mdx.ac.uk. 

Application Procedure

UK/EU

Applications for UK and EU students should be made to UCAS – the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The institution code for Middlesex is M80, and the code name is MIDDX. You also need the code for this course which is shown at the top of the page.

International

International students from outside the EU can make a direct application.  We have a network of regional offices across the world to assist you with your application.  They have worked with people from your region coming to Middlesex before and can help. Read more on international applications

Careers

Volunteering

We encourage all students to take part in voluntary work within the community. We encourage employers to work with the university and take students part time to develop their work based skills. For example, Dr Anthony Goodman has developed a pioneering opportunity with Les Quinn of the Islington Youth Offending Team (YOT) to enable students to gain experience with young Offenders. Since employers increasingly require prior experience this allows students to become more marketable when seeking employment once they have graduated.

Career Opportunities

A variety of careers are open to criminology graduates. These include:

• Local Authorities: including, for example Community Safety; Youth services; Youth Offending Team; Social work; research; crime analyst; housing and environmental health DAAT worker (Drugs and Alcohol case worker)
• The National Offender Management System (NOMS). Formerly the prison service and the probation service, now re-named and re-organised. Opportunities include offender managers to supervise offenders in the community. (Training provided)
• The police. This can take the form of either police officer, police community support officer, member of the civilian staff who support the police or other support worker
• The legal system (with possibly some legal training) either as a support or case worker for the Crown Prosecution service (CPS) or solicitors' offices as a legal representative or in private chambers.
• The voluntary sector as a Victim support worker and care worker
• Agencies also advertise for students who graduate in Criminology in areas relating to community based private projects often with the young and the elderly.

Middlesex graduates from this course have been successful at gaining employment in the following roles: Special Constable, Case Worker, Team Leader, Extended Opps Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Claims Consultant

Middlesex graduates from this course are working in a wide range of organisations including the following: the Metropolitan Police, Jural Legal Services, Hillingdon Council, London Underground, Women In Prison, Grazing Hill Law.