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Criminology at PortsmouthI firmly accepted my offer at Portsmouth uni to study Criminology with Forensic Studies recently, but I noticed there wasn't a thread on it. Just wondering if anyone else is doing a relevant course at the uni?
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthHello
How are you finding the course and the city itself? Also, what did you study before you went to Portsmouth? Do you find the work you have done this year has been really challenging? I'm quite worried as I think people currently doing their A levels would be better prepared for the course than myself, a BTEC student.
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthHi im going to be studying Criminology and Criminal Justice in September. I was just curious as to what days we will study and what days we have off, also if the teachers are mainly male or female? Thankyou and im sure i will have more questions to follow lol
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthI am starting at Ports in September 2012 to study Criminology & Criminal justice. I deferred my place in 2011. Am getting proper nervous now that Sept is almost here, excited though
Any comments about the course? Things I should know? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthI just finished my second year of Criminology with Psych.
I find the course really, really interesting.. some bits more than others, it's also really challenged me, especially this year. First year is mostly just the ground knowledge that you need, but it's still really interesting.
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthNo lectures are held in Ravelin House, its mostly just an administration building with the majority of the staff offices. It's also where coursework is handed in & feedback collected.(Original post by zacariah1991)
What buildings are most of the lectures/semesters held in for the criminology and criminal justice course? Ravelin house?
ICJS (institute of criminal justice studies) doesn't actually have a faculty building so we're scattered all over the place. I've mostly been in the north campus though, mostly Richmond and Portland in the first year for lectures, Dennis Schema for seminars. That was my experience anyway!
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthNope, lol, it is nice to be close to be Gunwharf/Nandos once lunchtime rolls around though.(Original post by zacariah1991)
Thanks , i was some how confident that the lectures would be in Uni south, why i think that i will never know lol
Aha.
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthI'm hopefully doing this course in Sep! Is the course difficult? And what grades did they ask for/what did you get? Sorry for the questions, havn't found anybody else doing this course!(Original post by Samz)
I just finished my second year of Criminology with Psych. I find the course really, really interesting.. some bits more than others, it's also really challenged me, especially this year. First year is mostly just the ground knowledge that you need, but it's still really interesting.
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthThey asked me for BBB, I got BBC. I have no idea what the current entry requirements are now though, sorry!(Original post by AlexandraRose)
I'm hopefully doing this course in Sep! Is the course difficult? And what grades did they ask for/what did you get? Sorry for the questions, havn't found anybody else doing this course!
I find some bits difficult, I find the psych modules much, much harder than the criminology modules but maybe thats because the majority of the psychology just doesn't interest me as much.
None of it is "easy" and the department as a whole expects you to do your reading and to be able to demonstrate in seminars that you've done it. The lectures give you a base knowledge of something and then you're expected to read into more depth in your own time. I don't think thats exclusive to this course though, I think thats just uni in general!
It's tough to start with, but it gets more manageable. Seriously stay on top of your reading though, I'm so bad at this but my friends are so good and have such an easier time than me come exam time!
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They asked me for BBB too but I'm not sure if I'm going to make it so hopefully they still accept me. Thank you for all the info!(Original post by Samz)
They asked me for BBB, I got BBC. I have no idea what the current entry requirements are now though, sorry!
I find some bits difficult, I find the psych modules much, much harder than the criminology modules but maybe thats because the majority of the psychology just doesn't interest me as much.
None of it is "easy" and the department as a whole expects you to do your reading and to be able to demonstrate in seminars that you've done it. The lectures give you a base knowledge of something and then you're expected to read into more depth in your own time. I don't think thats exclusive to this course though, I think thats just uni in general!
It's tough to start with, but it gets more manageable. Seriously stay on top of your reading though, I'm so bad at this but my friends are so good and have such an easier time than me come exam time!
Overall do you enjoy the course and feel like its worth doing?
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthWhen did you firm?(Original post by Lilyyy :))
I havent got a housing pack or anything?
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Re: Criminology at PortsmouthErmmm, i thnk it was about two or so months ago, and oh god i dont think so...
that doesnt sound like a good thing!!! oh, i have had like a letter about asking for my bank details but i did them online, might this be anything to do with it?!!
I've just finished my first year of criminology and criminal justice studies at portsmouth uni which shares some units with your course so if you have any questions just ask and i'll try and help.
Aha.
