Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice Level 6 BSc Top-Up Part-time
Explore contemporary criminological topics and develop holistic skills through innovative assessments. Emphasising employability, this course prepares you for professional careers in criminal justice. Engage in crisis management, hostage negotiation, and industry placements. Our top-up program aims to produce graduates ready to excel as future professionals in the sector.
Course highlights:
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)
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Located at: Barnsley College University Centre
Course Start:
21 September 2026
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: HPUBCJTU
UCAS Course Code: CCJT
Validated by:
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£3,450 per year.
Other funding information
As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.
Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants' Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.
Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.
We offer a service to any student who has a diagnosis of anything persistent or long-term which might interfere with how they study and manage their day-to-day academic engagement. The service is flexible and shaped around the needs of each individual; it might be consistent support or intermittent support.
You will have to have achieved either of the following to access the programme:
Successful completion of a level 5 qualification, HND or Foundation Degree in relevant topic area.
English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Level 2 Functional Skills. Willingness to complete English and Maths qualifications alongside the programme will be considered.
All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview.
As your programme will involve you working with vulnerable individuals (e.g. children and adults), you will be required to undertake a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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 essays, briefing notes, 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.
No equipment is needed.
Undergraduate Degree
You will develop intellectual, practical and employability skills throughout the course, including (but not limited to): analytical techniques, approaches to solving problems, effective communication, dynamic risk management, subject-specific practical skills, approaches to undertaking research and business and sector awareness.
The skills developed through the course are transferable into a range of employment scenarios and you will be given support in aiding smooth progression into employment. The degree also prepares you to progress onto further and higher study at MA/MSc level or PGCE qualifications in an appropriate area.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
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The course information on this page was last updated
29 January 2026.
