Essex Online

   About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online is the only exclusive online Higher Education provider to have received a gold rating in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – the highest quality found in the UK.

We received a 90% for overall student satisfaction in the 2018 National Student Survey, which is among the highest in the UK.

The qualification you gain is awarded by the University of Essex – part of the elite group of ‘dual intensive’ universities rated 29th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

Essex Online: https://online.essex.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-criminal-justice-top-up/

University of Essex : https://www.essex.ac.uk/


   Highlights of the University of Essex Online BA (Hons) Criminal Justice (Top-up)
  • Qualified students will be given Advanced Standing of 2/3 of the degree programme, and top-up to the final year of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours

  • This flexible online study programme allows students to study at their own time, and fit studies around their work, family and other commitments

  • Your course will be delivered through a state-of-the-art virtual learning platform. This provides both high-quality resources and support from experienced tutors, as well as the opportunity to collaborate with fellow professionals around the world

  • There are no exams. Students are assessed through coursework-based assignment that are based on real-life work experience and assessed by tutors on an on-going basis

  • Graduates are invited to attend the graduation ceremony at the University of Essex Colchester Campus

   Students
Criminal Justice students include:

  • Disciplinary force officers and security officers

  • Welfare and youth work professionals

  • Property management practitioners

  • Other professionals who are interested in acquiring knowledge and professional practices in criminal justice


   Programme structure and progression
  • This is a Top-up online programme

  • Admitted students need to do the following Level 6 (UK Qualifications Framework) modules in the Final Year of study of the UK degree:

    1.   Victimology and Criminal Victimisation     (15 credits)
    2.   Criminal Justice in the Information Age:
        Cyber Crime and Security                        (15 credits)
    3.   Criminal Behaviour and Deviance            (15 credits)
    4.   The Economics of Crime                          (15 credits)
    5.   Research Methods for Criminal Justice   (15 credits)
    6.   Policing                                                     (15 credits)
    7.   Criminal Justice Research Project           (30 credits)

    These modules must be passed to achieve the award

  • You will be required to pass your initial assignment set during the first 21 days of the course to continue with your studies.


   Support and supervision
University of Essex Online provides:

  • Access to the state-of-the-art virtual learning environment for the online programme with 24 hours a day access to learning resources

  • Dedicated Student Adviser and Module Tutors to support students’ learning

  • Small class sizes of 20 students to encourage regular interactions between the students and receive sufficient support and feedback from the Tutors


   Admission Requirements and Application
The BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice (Top-up) programme is opened to the following graduates with an Advanced Standing of 2/3 of the degree programme and top-up to the final year of the Bachelor of Arts Honours:

  • Higher Diploma in Criminology and Disciplinary Forces, LiPACE, OUHK

For admission purpose, you are required to submit the following:

  1.  A 1-2 pages curriculum vitae
  2.  Completed Application Form
  3.  3 passport size photos
  4.  Copies of diploma and academic transcript

You may be required to attend an interview in some cases.


   Tuition Fee and Payment
The tuition fee for the part-time 4 semesters (around 16 months) Online BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice (Top-up) programme is GBP 6,167.

The tuition fee is payable by 4 instalments on a semester basis. A semester lasts for 4 months. The tuition fee for each instalment/semester is payable within one month prior to the commencement of the respective semester.


   Other charges
  • Application fee:
    HK$ 200 payable upon application (non-refundable)

  • Registration fee:
    HK$ 1,000 payable upon registration for 24 months (non-refundable)

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