Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions
BA(Hons)
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
UCAS code L435
Professional accreditation
Completion of this qualification will lead to certification with the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals.
About the course
This innovative degree combines rigorous, critical and theoretical analysis of crime, criminality and justice with a vocational component for students who wish to become practitioners in the drug and alcohol sector. Through local placements with substance misuse and associated service providers, students are introduced to the range of interdisciplinary theory underpinning substance misuse practice. Students develop the core skills necessary to work within this challenging and rewarding sector completing the widely recognised National Occupational Standards.
Criminology explores the criminal justice system, concepts of crime, criminalisation process, causes of crime and crime control. In their final year, students choose from a selection of contemporary criminological and criminal justice options.
This degree has been developed for applicants already working in substance misuse, who may not have followed a traditional education pathway, and for students with no experience interested in developing skills in this area
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
/HNC direct to year 2.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.For equivalent international qualifications
We can help you meet our English language entry requirements
For help meeting English language requirements contact our
Language Institute.We can help you meet our academic entry requirements
For help meeting academic entry requirements contact our
International College.If you cannot find your country listed, please email admissions@brighton.ac.uk
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Course content
Course structure
The course can be studied full-time or part-time. Students will begin a placement in the second semester of the second year of their course and a longer placement in the final year.
Areas of study
Theory:
Theories of crime and crime control
The Criminal Justice System
Social and cultural factors influencing crime and criminal justice
Critical approaches to crime and criminal justice
Substances of abuse and psychopharmacology
Models of addiction
Research methods and evidence based practice
Substance misuse across a range differing populations e.g. mental health and young people
Substance misuse and social contexts e.g. criminal justice, social inclusionPractice Skills:
Relational skills necessary for working in the therapeutic context of substance misuse treatment
Preparation to undertake placements
Two placements
Skills for keyworking and/or care-planning with clients
Specific substance misuse interventions e.g. motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural interventions, and group work etc
Syllabus
This course is subject to validation and so some modules (*) may be subject to change.
Year 1
Introduction to Criminal Justice Studies*
Theories of Crime
Establishing and Maintaining Relationships within the Substance Misuse Treatment Context
Introduction to Theories of Addiction and Substance Use.
Contemporary Social Inequalities
Social Science Research MethodsYear 2
Criminologies of Crime Control
Critical Perspectives on Criminal Justice
Substance Misuse Interventions
Placement (Short)
Research Project
Analysis and ReviewYear 3
Cross-Cultural Criminology* or Global Issues: Crime, Power, Harm
Contemporary Studies in Crime and Justice or Critical Criminology and Criminal Justice*
Level 6 Project
Key Working and Care Planning
Placement (Extended)
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take.
What's included in the fee?
When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.
You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.
Our website www.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Criminology and Substance Misuse Interventions [L1EA030] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP -
Location
Location
Falmer Our Falmer campus is located on the edge of the South Downs National Park on the outskirts of Brighton. Approximately 7,000 students are based here.
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Living in Brighton
Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.
Social scene
Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.
Arts
The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.
Sports
Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.
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Career opportunities
In addition to work in the substance misuse sector, graduates follow careers in crime prevention, community safety, supporting victims, rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders, housing, and health and social care.