BA Law and Criminology

The BA (Hons) Law and Criminology programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University explores the relationship between crime, society, and legal frameworks, and it provides a good understanding of legal systems and the social dynamics of criminal behaviour.

This course is supposed to develop deep thinking and analytical skills to prepare students for their roles within the criminal justice and legal sectors and it includes core Law courses. It allows room for specialisation through optional courses.

The teaching methods combine traditional lectures with practical elements like tutorials, seminars, workshops, and mock trials. Assessment includes written coursework, assignments, portfolios, case studies, oral presentations, examinations, and valuable work-based placements. 

In the second year of this course, students are supposed to take a 15-day placement in criminal justice, and the degree gives students an option to include a work placement for a year, which offers them real-world experience.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a forward-thinking institution with a good reputation for teaching, research, and innovation. They strive to make a positive difference in Wales and globally. They have over 12,000 students from over 140 countries across two Cardiff campuses. The university was named Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide because of high student satisfaction in teaching quality and overall student experience.

The university is well-known for its professionally accredited courses and impactful research, in areas like art and design and sport. 94% of recent graduates are employed or furthering their studies after they complete their undergraduate degrees, which shows the university’s strong links with the industry and focus on graduate employability. Cardiff Met is committed to ensuring every student can realise their full potential in a greener economy.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need 112 UCAS (a minimum of three A-levels at Grades CCC, or a BTEC National/Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at DMM). 
• Applicants also need five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above, which must include English Language/Welsh First Language and Mathematics.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score below 5.5. 
• TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.

The tuition fees for international students who wish to study the BA Law and Criminology programme for the 2025/2026 academic session are £16,000 per year.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate students. All international applicants are considered for the Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides an award of £2,500. Also, a Full Fee Discount of up to £1,000 may be available for full-time undergraduate students who pay their fees in full by the set deposit deadline. The university also offers a Sanctuary Award for students looking for sanctuary in the UK.

Graduates of the BA Law and Criminology degree can pursue career paths as:

• Community Safety Officer
• Fraud Investigator
• Probation Officer
• Youth Justice Worker
• Police Officer

International students can apply through UCAS or directly through the university's online portal. For further assistance, please reach out to trained counsellors.