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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up)
Barnsley College University Centre
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up) course at Barnsley College University Centre.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,995 per year |
| Scotland | £6,995 per year |
| Wales | £6,995 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,995 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CCJT
Here's what Barnsley College University Centre says about its Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up) course.
Criminology aims to go beyond our common-sense assumptions and explore the complex and contentious nature of crime and criminal justice. On this course students will critically explore a number of contemporary criminological topics, alongside developing wider, holistic and authentic skillsets through innovative assessment methods. A high emphasis is placed on employability, of which is designed to allow students to ‘stand out from the crowd’ and aid in the successful attainment of professional careers within the criminal justice sector post-graduation. As part of the focus of wider skillset development, students are expected to take part in crisis management and hostage negotiation assessments to reflect the qualities in which are held in high regard within the sector. In addition, students can also expect to take part in work integrated learning through taking advantage of a wide range of industry placements that we have on offer within the criminal justice sector. Our aim of this top-up programme is to produce industry ready graduates who will be the professionals of the future.
• The programme is supported and influenced by public service organisations to ensure its relevance. • Guest speakers from within industry putting theory into context. • You’ll be taught by staff with industry experience within the public services. • You will have professional development opportunities and be encouraged to gain industry experience. • Hostage negotiation assessment
Source: Barnsley College University Centre
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up) at Barnsley College University Centre.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
Public Services
Location
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus | Barnsley
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mental health nursing
• Criminal justice
• Criminology
• Community justice
• Drug and alcohol studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Criminality, Communities and Mental Health - 20 credits Prisons and Punishment - 20 credits Emergency and Disaster Management - 20 credits Professional Context Project - 20 credits Dissertation - 40 credits
How you will be assessed
There are no formal examinations and most modules are likely to be assessed via a variety of innovative methods. Coursework assessments are likely to include essay, briefing note, presentations, E-portfolios, research and reflections and focus group interviews as well as undertaking a Dissertation which includes a Research Proposal and Ethics submission. The practical element of assessments feature a hostage negotiation exercise and developing and integrating a professional context project
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up) course at Barnsley College University Centre features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
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high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
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Teaching on my course
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
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Learning opportunities
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Learning opportunities
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
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Academic support
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Academic support
87%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
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Organisation and management
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
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How well organised is your course?
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Learning resources
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Learning resources
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
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Student voice
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Student voice
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
100%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
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Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up) at Barnsley College University Centre. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Barnsley College University Centre graduates who took Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice (Top-up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Protective service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
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