Criminal Justice Institutions and Processes (CertHE)
Classes
Wednesday 07 October - Wednesday 16 December 2026, 6pm-9pm
10 sessions - Check class timetable
Overview
The Criminal Justice Institutions and Processes short course introduces you to real-world criminal justice institutions and processes and highlights the lived experiences of people who are delivering and on the receiving end of these. We will also introduce you to the dynamics of power and inequalities, and questions of rights, which are intrinsic to key criminal justice institutions and processes. We also offer you practical insights into potential employment options within criminal justice institutions.
Assessment is via a 1200-word workbook (40%) and 1800-word essay (60%)
As a student on this course, you will study alongside Birkbeck students enrolled on one of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses, giving you the opportunity to network with a range of Birkbeck current students whilst you learn.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.