BSc (Hons) Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Canterbury Christ Church University's Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime program equips students with the knowledge and skills to tackle transnational crime issues. The program offers a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical workshops, and utilizes a state-of-the-art facility for simulating crime scenarios. Graduates have a high employment rate and can pursue careers in law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and other fields related to counter terrorism and transnational crime.
Program Outline
The program is built around the following objectives:
- Develop a contextual and critical outlook on highly publicized cases of transnational crime and terrorism.
- Provide students with an understanding of the complexities of transnational crime, counter terrorism, and responses to terrorism and political violence from various perspectives, including policing, criminal justice, and forensics.
- Equip students with the specific skills, knowledge, and insights they need to enter a career in this challenging field.
Outline:
The course content is informed by the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-2022. However, the program ensures that students will have a choice of optional modules.
Here is a sample of the core and optional modules offered in the program
Year 1:
- Core Modules:
- Criminal Justice System and How to Tell What Works
- Introduction to Study Skills and Context within Justice Specialisms
- Introducing Crime Offences and Justice
- Transnational Crime and Global Markets
- Optional Modules:
- Cybercrime and Policing
- Drugs: Crime and Society
- Introduction to Criminological Theory
Year 2:
- Core Modules:
- Terrorism and Political Violence
- Policing and Security
- Research Methods in Criminology
- Optional Modules:
- Advanced Criminological Theory
- Crime and Media
- Forensic Science for Criminal Justice
Year 3:
- Core Modules:
- Dissertation
- Optional Modules:
- Countering Organised Crime
- Terrorism and the Law
- Victimology
Assessment:
- Formal assessments: Written examinations, essays, reports, portfolios, performances, presentations, and the final year dissertation.
- Practice assessments: Formative assessments that provide feedback for development without impacting the final module grade.
The program encourages students to discuss feedback with their module tutor to facilitate learning and improvement.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Independent study
- Guest lectures from experts in the field
Careers:
- Joining the police as a graduate: This pathway allows individuals to enter the profession and undertake a further postgraduate qualification within the first two years to become accredited detectives.
- Direct Entry Detective within the Metropolitan Police Service: This program provides a fast-track route to detective status within two years.
- Other agencies: National Crime Agency, Intelligence Agencies, The UK Border Force, Private Businesses, Global Risk Analysis Companies, Her Majesty's Armed Forces, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services, and the security services.
- Criminal justice field: Civil service, local government, community safety organizations, Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service, Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, and the private sector security industry.
- Charitable and voluntary organizations: Victim Support, Mind, Shelter, Nacro, Prince's Trust, Porchlight, Barnardo's, etc.
Other:
The program also offers a number of unique features, including:
- The Hydra suite: This state-of-the-art facility provides students with valuable experience in simulating real-world crime scenarios.
- Guest lectures from experts in the field: This provides students with insights from professionals working in the field of counter terrorism and transnational crime.
- Strong industry links: The program collaborates with organizations in the field to provide students with internship opportunities and other forms of career support.
- UK
- Overseas Full-time £9,250 £15,500 Part-time £4,625 N/A
Canterbury Christ Church University
Overview:
Canterbury Christ Church University is a public university located in Canterbury, Kent, England. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, full-time, part-time, apprenticeship, and short courses designed to meet real-world needs. The university is known for its commitment to providing a transformative education that changes lives and shapes sustainable futures for its community.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university emphasizes the importance of student life and experience. It provides opportunities for students to join a community, engage in various activities, and develop their skills. The university also offers support services to help students succeed in their studies.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High graduate employment rates:
Canterbury Christ Church University is ranked No. 1 in the UK for graduates in employment, with 3,000 or more graduates.Focus on real-world needs:
The university's courses are designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce.Transformative education:
The university believes in the power of education to change lives and shape sustainable futures.Strong community:
The university fosters a welcoming and supportive community for its students.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs across various subject areas. These programs include undergraduate, postgraduate, full-time, part-time, apprenticeships, and short courses.
Other:
- The university has been awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).
- The university is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion, with initiatives like Black History 365 and Black on the Square.
- The university has a strong focus on research and innovation, with academics contributing to various fields.
Entry Requirements:
UK/EU Home Students:
- A Levels: BBC
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits
- International Baccalaureate: 29 Points
- Other Qualifications: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points
International Overseas Students:
- English Language Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- Academic Qualifications: Equivalent to UK A-Level BBC or above.
- Applicants with non-standard qualifications or mature students without formal qualifications may be considered on an individual basis.
- The university may require an interview as part of the application process.
- It is recommended that applicants research the course and university thoroughly before applying.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate their English language proficiency.
