BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice with pathway in Cyber Criminology
Course overview
Start date
September 2021
Subject area
Criminology
Attendance
Full-time, 3 years
Part-time, 6 years
Learning
On campus, dual delivery
Course summary
The course focuses upon crime and justice with a specialism in cyber crime, considering the impact of this environment from a criminological and socio-legal perspective in a national and international context. The course provides an insight into current cyber debates focusing on emerging research and professional practice.
Return to campus: dual delivery
In a Covid-secure environment, enjoy learning on our state-of-the-art campuses and flex between online delivery
Find out morePlacement
Optional placement year available
Cybercrime
Unique focus on the human aspects of cybercrime from a criminological perspective.
Research
The course draws on our groundbreaking research conducted at the Online Harms and Cybercrime Unit.
Practical
Taking an applied, practice focus equipping students for employment in a range of cybercrime focused areas.
Cyberspace represents a relatively recent criminal environment that allows old forms of crime to take new forms, such as cyberfraud while, at the same time, enabling new types of crime such as hacking and online sexual abuse. Police and other agencies are utilising digital technology and other devices to address these threats and challenges. This course offers a unique opportunity to study these emerging threats in the context of criminological, policing and socio-legal understanding. The course builds upon the leading, cutting edge research undertaken by the Online Harms and Cybercrime Unit and also draws upon our extensive national and international policing, practice and industry networks.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Maintenance Loan
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation. How much you can borrow depends on where you live and study, and whether you are currently on welfare benefits. The maximum loan you can apply for is £12,729.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Supplementary Grants
The government also offer the following additional support:
- Parents' Learning Allowance
- Adult Dependants' Grant
- Childcare Grant
- Disabled Students’ Allowance
- All nursing and many allied health students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year from the government.
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance or contact Student Finance England.
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
- Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
- Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
- Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
- Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
- Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
- Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
- EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
- ELSEF Scholarship - £1,000
- UTC Scholarship - £1,500
- Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the list below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you are a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
You don't need to pay this up front.
EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course in September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fees regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
Maintenance Loan
Part-time students can access maintenance loans from Student Finance England.
From academic year 2018/19, part-time students can access maintenance loans from Student Finance England.
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation.
Part-time students need to study their courses at a rate of at least
25% of an equivalent full-time course in each academic year.
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance
We appreciate that finance is one of the key considerations when you are applying to university. That's why alongside your Government loan, you can apply for scholarships to help towards your finances. We have invested over £2 million worth of scholarships to financially assist new students, starting in September 2019. If you are awarded a scholarship you don't need to pay it back.
All students will receive:
Ebooks
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the list below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you are a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Price per 30 credit module.
EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course in September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fees regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
At UEL, we understand that studying in another country is a big financial commitment. If you apply early for an undergraduate, you may be entitled to a scholarship of up to £3,000.You can find out more about the international scholarships here.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) also run an Emergency International Fund to assist international students in hardship.
You can contact our SMART team on 02082233333 or study@uel.ac.uk
As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, text books, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start- a total of £11,385- in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa here. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money. Please make sure you also factor in the fees for the visa application and immigration health surcharge when budgeting.
* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA pages for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.
Deposits and paying by instalments
International students are required to pay a deposit prior to being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions here.
After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fees policy.
Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.
Email: international@uel.ac.uk
EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course in September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fees regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA.
Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.
Entry requirements
- September 2021
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Degree
112
New UCAS Points
Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at Level 3
We will also consider the UEL New Beginnings pre-entry course
If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course. Find out more.
Level 2 equivalences such as Level 2 Functional Skills in English / Maths, Level 2 Key Skills in Communication / Application of Number and Level 2 Adult Literacy / Adult Numeracy
Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined on the course page. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team are able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.
What you'll learn
The course aims to offer a critical and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of crime, cybercrime and criminal justice practice, exploring key concepts and theoretical perspectives that relate to the study of crime and deviance and of the criminal justice system. You will learn about the impact of the cyber environment from a criminological and socio-legal perspective in a national and international context. The course aims to provide an insight into current criminological and cyber debates focusing on emerging research and professional practice.
What you'll study and when
We consistently review our courses to ensure we are up-to-date with industry changes and requirements from our graduates. As a result, our modules are subject to change.
- Introduction to Crime and Punishment (Core)
- Developing Skills for Justice (MW) (Core)
- Applied Criminology (Core)
- Research Skills (Core)
- Contemporary Issues in Criminology (Core)
- Criminal Justice Process (Core)
- Theoretical Criminology (Core)
- Crime and Social History (Core)
- Essential Skills for Justice (Core)
- Crime Policy into Practice (Core)
- Policing and Society (Core)
- Applied Research & Evaluation (Core)
This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.
- Leadership Skills for Justice (Core)
- Cybercrime & Professional Practice (Core)
- Researching Contemporary Issues in Cybercrime (Core)
- Cybercrime Dissertation (Core)
- Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice (Optional)
- Youth Crime, Gangs and Sub-culture (Optional)
- Work-based learning (Optional)
- Policing and Criminal Investigation (Optional)
- Mentally-disordered Defendants & Suspects (Optional)
- Psychological Criminology (Optional)
How you'll be assessed
All modules on the BA are assessed and must be passed. However, assessment in the first year does not count towards the final award classification. Assessment is by a mix of coursework and examination. Coursework includes essays, research reports, reflective reports, group and seminar presentations and a final year project. Assessment methods vary across the degree according to the learning outcomes of the individual module.
Course specificationHow you will learn
The programme is taught by active researchers in the field of criminology and cybercrime who have published extensively around this subject area, providing students with high-quality teaching that is research-informed.
You will be provided with a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning experience through lectures, seminars, workshops and small group work and individual supervision. Direct class contact is supplemented by on-line interactive programme materials, teaching, individual reading and preparation for assignments. Learning resources include IT and access to electronic databases and specialist library facilities.
Thinking skills will be developed through: hypothetical problem solving surrounding crime and deviance including cybercrime; practical exercises including group presentations; essay and exam writing; reading journal articles, books and other relevant materials.
Practical skills are developed through: exercises in electronic and paper searches; exercises designed to develop research strategies.
You will be assigned a dedicated Personal Advisor to provide guidance and support throughout your studies.
Who will teach on this course
Aaron Winter
The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.
Your future career
When you complete the programme you could consider a career in specialised cybercrime units in police or private organisations. You could work in areas such as: crime prevention (charities or NGOs); cyber or criminological research or policy (both the UK Home Office and National Crime Agency have Cybercrime Units for example); intelligence analysis and security consultancy. You could also work in the prison system or do postgraduate study in cybercrime or criminology.
Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal
