Criminology BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our BSc (Hons) Criminology offers a dynamic exploration of crime, justice and society. You examine why individuals offend, how crime is controlled and how criminological theories apply to real-world contexts. The course also explores cyber crime and cyber security, giving you tools and strategies you can use to defend yourself against cyber threats and keep information secure.
After studying these core topics, you can then tailor your learning through optional units aligned with your interests and career goals. These include areas such as probation and offender rehabilitation; adolescent mental health; childhood and social justice; and serious and organised crime (which covers gangs and terrorism). In your second year, you also undertake a work-focused learning and placement experience.
We have robust associations with criminal justice stakeholders, local councils, companies, and voluntary sector and practitioners, which open up opportunities for volunteering and work placements in the community or in practice. Put theory into practice through voluntary work and simulated crime scenarios embedded into the course units.
Key highlights
- Covers cyber crime and cyber security, including defending against cyber threats
- Optional units in probation, offender rehabilitation and serious organised crime
- Work-focused learning and placement experience in the second year
- Links with criminal justice stakeholders, councils and voluntary sector organisations
- Simulated crime scenarios and voluntary work embedded into course units
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
- Crime analyst
- Offender rehabilitation worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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