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23 February 2021
Why Volunteering Supports Your Crime and Criminal Justice CareerDo you want to join the Police Service? Maybe you are considering a role in the UK Border Force or Probation Service? There are many careers to consi...
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In recent years, as technology has developed and social divisions have been felt to deepen both at home and abroad, the field of criminal justice has become increasingly complex. With that complexity comes an increased demand for trained...
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For anyone interested in a career in criminal law or criminology, there’s still time to apply for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree at the University of Bolton. If you still haven’t secured a place on the right course for you, ...
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If you want to join the police, the most important thing you need to know is that as of 2020, the College of Policing, the professional body for policing in the UK, requires a degree level qualification to join most of the police forces....
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Are you interested in a career in the criminal justice system? Maybe you want to join the police via its new degree-holder route? Our degree will prepare you for a career in any number of roles from protecting society to the rehabilitati...
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Study Crime and Criminal Justice at the University of Bolton, No.1 in the North West for the past three years in Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide and No.2 in Teaching Quality in the Sunday Times Good University Guide...
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Obtaining a position on a Law degree course can be difficult, not only are there entry requirements to meet, but you also need to be ready for the high commitment levels it requires. One of the best ways to get onto a Law degree is by co...
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Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task to begin with. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially a career to pursue. The next step is to look for ...
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A Law degree can provide you with the essential skills needed to be a successful lawyer, but also a successful producer, politician, manager, journalist, diplomat or police officer. A Law degree equips you for almost any profession that ...
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The media is often discussing news stories surrounding crime, the good, the bad and of course, the ugly, but there are still plenty of stories that are not told. Many crime cases are reported when the crime happens, when a verdict is rea...
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Deciding on a career path can seem like a tremendous task at the outset. After studying multiple subjects for years, you finally have an idea about what you enjoy learning and potentially the career you want to pursue. The next step is t...
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The crime and criminal justice sector are full of exciting and interesting work. Helping make the world a better place, whether that means investigating live cases or improve the lives of previously convicted criminals, there are plenty ...
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For over a century, there has been a fight to see every individual equal in the eyes of the Law. Throughout the 21st century, women and ethnic minorities have fought for their right to equal opportunities within society, but change only ...
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The law is designed to serve justice, but it is not set in stone and can change. Landmark court cases are those which challenge expected outcomes and lead to changes in legislation.One landmark court case was the Belmarsh decision...
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Many students get involved in Law because they’re passionate about making the world a better place, whether that be fighting for justice or supporting those falsely accused. The Law is complex as it extends to all corners of our societ...
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According to Webster (2019) we know, from David Lammy and many other sources, that people from a BAME background are over-represented in our prisons. Last week the MoJ published its response to a number of Freedom of Information re...
More21 November 2019
UK media presents daily criticisms detailing criminal cases whereby the public or service users have been failed by the very system designed to protect from harm.The media ‘gaze’ is never far from policing, prison or probation...
More14 June 2019
On Monday 8th April, the Theatre and Performance department, based at the Queen’s Specialist Building, created a crime scene re-enactment for students on the Crime and Criminal Justice Programme.Final year Theatre and Performanc...
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