Criminology - BSc (Hons) Degree

Key highlights

• Explores what motivates people to commit crime
• Examines how society shapes understanding of crime and criminals
• Studies how offenders are treated within the criminal justice system
• Foundation year route available for progression into year 1

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Alumni Discount

  The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Full Fee Discount

  Award: Up to £1,000

• Sport Scholarships

  Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

• Undergraduate Scholarship

  Award: £2,500

  Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

• Probation Officer
• Police Officer
• Prison Officer
• Youth Justice Worker
• Crime Analyst
• Victim Support Officer

Cost of study

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 Cardiff Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.