Arden University

BA (Hons) Criminology with Law

Arden University

Course overview

Are you interested in exploring the interrelated fields of criminology and law? Our BA (Hons) Criminology with Law joint degree explores the relationship between crime, society, and law, as well as the political, psychological, and social aspects of criminology. The course covers both UK and international law, ensuring you graduate with universal skills for your future.

Taking a digital-first and practice-driven approach in line with the UK’s Ministry of Justice Digital Strategy (2025), the course will equip you with the digital and critical analytical tools needed to meet the current and future demands of the sector. By bringing together criminology and law, you’ll gain far-reaching, practical insight into the causes and legal consequences of crime at the individual, organisational, and societal levels. You’ll also explore the various agencies involved in crime response and prevention and in the application of the law.

The course is led by academics and practitioners with strong industry links and first-hand experience in their respective fields. You’ll also have regular webinars and guest speakers ranging from international academics, senior members of the criminal justice system, and policymakers to ex-convicts to give you genuine insight into the field. That means your learning will have a real-world basis that you can apply to a range of future career roles.

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Key highlights

  • Covers both UK and international law alongside criminological theory
  • Digital-first approach aligned with Ministry of Justice Digital Strategy (2025)
  • Explores political, psychological and social aspects of crime
  • Examines agencies involved in crime response, prevention and law enforcement
  • Taught by academics and practitioners with strong industry links
  • Webinars and guest speakers from criminal justice, policy and ex-offenders

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
  • TOEFL iBT: 80 — 80 or TOEFL iBT 80

Careers this course leads to

  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Paralegal
  • Youth justice worker
  • Crime analyst
  • Victim support officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,140 per level (online) | International: £5,500 per level (online)

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

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