BSc (Hons) Criminology with Counselling
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Criminology asks who defines crime, why people offend, and how society responds. With this course, you’ll explore harm, justice and rehabilitation while developing the professional skills to support real change.
Key highlights
- Explores harm, justice, rehabilitation and why people offend
- Develops professional skills for practice in the criminal justice sector
- Close links with Greater Manchester Police, prisons and probation
- Placements, field visits and guest speakers through industry partners
- Opportunities to attend national and international conferences
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, English
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UCAS Tariff points 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points A levels 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points BTEC Diploma 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points T-Level T Level - Merit.
- T-level: Merit — UCAS Tariff points 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points A levels 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points BTEC Diploma 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points T-Level T Level - Merit.
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — Access to HE 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points Scottish Highers 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points Irish Leaving Certificate 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points International Baccalaureate 30 points.
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Youth offending team officer
- Prison officer
- Police officer
- Victim support officer
- Substance misuse support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £10,050 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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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