Its something that is part of our society and sadly a everyday occurrence for many people living in our inner cities. Read any newspaper, watch any news programme and a story is sure to be in there somewhere. “Few issues attract more public attention and generate more public debate than those involving crime. I consider myself to be a hard working, mature and responsible individual who is looking forward to the challenges of university life, both academically and socially.” I therefore feel that your Law & Criminology School will be the most appropriate place for me to pursue my degree. They all had time to talk to me about certain issues I was unsure of and freely offered me their expert advice. Furthermore during a visit to your campus I was also impressed by the helpful and friendly attitude of the lecturers and other staff. After reading the course content of your prospectus I started to take an interest in your institution as it seemed to have everything that I was looking for. I am now looking to enrol at a exciting and reputable university and on a course that will help me to fulfil my long term ambition. I also now have a clear practical interpretation of criminological theories and research methods, both areas which i feel will be valuable additions to what i learn academically.

This work has given me invaluable real life experience of the criminal justice system and prison service as well as a deeper understanding of the reasons for criminal activity. Over the past two years I have also under took part time voluntary work with organisations that are involved in rehabilitating offenders and supporting the victims of crime. To achieve my aim I have decided to enrol on a criminology degree course that would strengthen any future application to join the police. Whilst at college I visited a local police station on a arranged tour and it was after this experience that I became interested in a future career with the police service.

“I have always been interested in criminology from an early age and have studied related subjects to it at both GCSE and A level.

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