Criminology BA (Hons)
Edge Hill UniversityEdge Hill University, United Kingdom
Course overview
There’s never been a better and more exciting time to study criminology- the UK has a skills shortage of social scientists with critical understanding of social harm and social justice issues. You will be guided by staff whose research and policy expertise provides critical perspectives on fascinating wide-ranging criminological issues. Our criminology programme ensures that you develop the knowledge and skills you need to make a positive contribution to society in the graduate career of your choice.
Key highlights
- Taught by staff with research and policy expertise in criminology
- Critical perspectives on social harm and social justice issues
- Develops knowledge and skills for a range of graduate careers
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical offer 112-120 UCAS tariff points achieved through A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Access Diploma, T Level, or Irish Leaving Certificate.
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology Typical offer 120 UCAS tariff points achieved through A levels, BTEC, Access Diploma or Irish Leaving Certificate.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies and Criminology / BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology Typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points achieved through A levels, BTEC, Access Diploma or Irish Leaving Certificate.
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.
Up to £1,000Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award
We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree
Up to £3,000Sports Scholarship for Applicants
Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
- Crime analyst
- Prison officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 a year | International: £14,500 a year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edge Hill University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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