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Criminology, Policing and Criminal Law

As a Criminology, Policing and Criminal Law student, you know how important it is to protect the public. You are a practical and logical thinker, looking to develop your skills and start a fulfilling career in the protection services.

A Criminology, Policing and Criminal Law degree at Newcastle College University Centre will give you the foundation you need to kick-start your career in industry. Our practical courses are taught by former police officers and criminal justice workers, and have close links to industry specialists such as the Northumbria Police Crime Commissioner, the Violence Reduction Unit, British Transport Police and a range of North East law firms.

If you want a fulfilling and challenging career in a vital industry, start your journey with us.

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FdSc Criminology, Policing And Criminal Law

Study policing, youth justice, prison services and the criminal prosecution service to learn the skills you need to work within a variety of roles within the criminal justice system.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Policing (Top Up)

The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Policing (Top-up) focuses on advanced, specialised areas of policing and criminology and provides more focused, in-depth study designed to underpin your theoretical understanding with real-world applications.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law (Top Up)

Building on the core principles from criminology and law, this Level 6 program allows you to deepen your expertise in specific areas of law and criminology.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Ben Miller

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

"The whole course leads you to joining the police, in literally every way possible. The course's environment is made to help you move on after your degree."

James Hare

BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

"It's not just sort of going out there and dealing with something. It's understanding the background why people commit crimes and gives you a lot more of a head start on people that haven't done it, I think."

Brandon James Edwards-Jary

BSc Professional Policing

"I first came to Newcastle College when I was 16. I’d left school with no qualifications at all as I’d been let down by the system. I have autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia and I don’t think they knew what to do with me. My dream from the start was to become a police officer. The tutors here are so supportive. They've been behind me every step of the way, making sure I get through my courses and succeed. If you’d said to me, say five years ago, that I’d be graduating with a degree this year, I’d have laughed at you, but here I am!"

David Lee

FdA Police and Criminal Justice

"I decided the career that I wanted to pursue was in policing. After researching the requirements, I found that a degree was necessary. The modules in this course really stood out to me as I felt they were relevant and interesting."