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University degree

Crime and Criminal Justice

Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts Limited · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

The University of Greater Manchester’s BA (Hons) Crime and Criminal Justice degree investigates the approaches applied to crime, deviance and victimisation. Our industry-experienced academic staff will support you to develop core skills in working with offenders, crime intelligence, investigation and interviewing, crime scene management, preparing for court and presenting a case profile.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts20%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
45% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels45%
an Access course35%
no formal qualifications10%
other higher education10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£17,500
3 years on
£21,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching78%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support82%
Well organised79%
Learning resources85%
Student community79%
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts Limited's own site.
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