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Undergraduate

BA (Hons) Crime, Justice and Society

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L437
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T Level)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: L437
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Three years full-time
Location: East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS tariff points (or above) BBC (A-Level) DMM (BTEC), Pass A*-C (T Level)
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Overview

This course is suitable for those looking to go into the roles of Prison Officers, Probation Service Officers, Youth Offending/Youth Justice Officers, Youth Workers, Housing Officers, Support Workers, Witness Support, Drug and Alcohol Worker, Education Welfare Officer, Community Development Worker and all those who come into contact with people affected by involvement in crime and all forms of social disorder. This degree would also be suitable for those contemplating degree-holder entry to a career in the police. 

All learning and assessment is linked to practice in the field and allows the student flexibility to focus on specific areas of interest in their own practice areas or, if able to, move between professional fields in inter-professional exchanges, visits or voluntary work experiences. A key focus will be on developing an understanding of the theories underpinning a range of approaches in practice for managing and supporting people on the edges of or engaged in crime, with the aim of developing a more collaborative action between services in the community. 

Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points (or above)

  • BBC (A-Level)
  • DMM (BTEC)
  • Pass A*-C (T Level)

 

 

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. You can read more about our English language requirements here.

Applicants whose first language is not English, but who have been living in the UK for 2 years or more will be expected to hold GCSE English at Grade C or above, (grade 4-9 for the new GCSEs) or the relevant Level 2 equivalent (if applicable). 

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown.

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This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning

Students aged 21 or over at the start of their course are regarded as mature students. The University of Suffolk offers a flexible admissions policy for mature students, which takes into account life and work experience.

Applying as a Mature Student

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,250

per year
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£15,090

per year

Further Information

At University of Suffolk, your tuition fees provide access to all the usual teaching and learning facilities that you would expect. However, there may be additional costs associated with you course that you will need to budget for.

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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