BSc (Hons) Criminology
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Studying a degree in Criminology will develop your critical thinking skills and challenge you to seek answers to questions such as: | What is crime? Why do people commit crime? Why and how should we punish offenders?
Are we all equal before the law? How do the police, prisons and courts fit together to form a Criminal Justice System and does it work? How do we prevent crime? | The Criminology programme at the University of Suffolk has strong disciplinary foundations in Sociology, Psychology, Law, Social Policy and Philosophy, and will enable you to engage with the contemporary ideas and debates about crime.
You will explore these questions with inspirational lecturers and in discussion with your fellow students. Our small class sizes and excellent tutor support help you maximise your achievement and employability skills.
Key highlights
- Draws on Sociology, Psychology, Law, Social Policy and Philosophy
- Examines causes of crime, punishment and crime prevention
- Explores how police, prisons and courts form the justice system
- Engages with contemporary ideas and debates about crime
- Small class sizes with strong tutor support
- Develops critical thinking and employability skills
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation Officer
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer
- Youth Justice Worker
- Crime Analyst
- Victim Support Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,000
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 University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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