Criminology with Counselling Skills BSc (Hons)
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. Discover a unique educational journey at the University of Chester with our undergraduate course in Criminology with Counselling Skills. This dynamic course is designed for those who are passionate about understanding the complexities of crime and harm, and who are eager to learn how to support individuals within and outside the criminal justice system through counselling and advocacy.
Key highlights
- Explores the complexities of crime and harm
- Combines criminology study with practical counselling skills
- Learn to support individuals within and outside the criminal justice system
- Develops advocacy skills for supporting people affected by crime
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Home Students International Students Foundation Year 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highe…
- A-level: BCC-BBC — …International Students Foundation Year 112 UCAS points UCAS Tariff 112 points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers -…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — …points GCE A Level Typical offer - BCC-BBC BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM International Baccalaureate 28 points Irish / Scottish Highers Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB Access requirements Access to…
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — Access requirements
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
- T-level: Merit — …Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above T Level Merit OCR Cambridge Technicals OCR Extended Diploma: DMM Extra Information Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be…
Careers this course leads to
- Probation Officer
- Victim Support Worker
- Youth Justice Worker
- Support Worker
- Prison Officer
- Substance Misuse Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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