The University of Law

BSc (Hons) Criminology

The University of LawBirmingham Leeds London Bloomsbury Manchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Criminology is an undergraduate degree designed to allow you to delve into the fascinating and diverse world of criminology, exploring areas such as prisons, probation, policing, cybercrime, terrorism, the media and forensic psychology. With this course you’ll be able to develop an understanding of contemporary criminology concepts and theories, looking at how they are viewed from different perspectives. Cutting edge, engaging and employability focused, this degree is ideal if you aspire to become a criminologist, work in the criminal justice sector or progress to further study.

You’ll be encouraged to think critically, look further, and imagine alternative perspectives, building a strong foundation for graduate-level employment.

Key highlights

  • Explores prisons, probation, policing, cybercrime, terrorism and the media
  • Includes study of forensic psychology alongside criminological theory
  • Examines contemporary criminology concepts from different perspectives
  • Employability-focused degree building foundations for graduate-level employment
  • Develops critical thinking and the ability to imagine alternative perspectives
  • Prepares students for further postgraduate study in criminology

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Requirements for the Foundation Year differ from those listed. *From three A Levels or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent Requirements for the Foundation Year differ from those listed. *From three A Levels or equivalent
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language

Scholarships

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Undergraduate

    First Year Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships, are available for all undergraduate courses.

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship - Undergraduate

    Awards of £1,000 each are available to all undergraduate degrees, excluding apprenticeship programmes.

    Up to £1,000

  • Set for Success Scholarship

  • The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Criminologist
  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Prison officer
  • Crime analyst
  • Youth justice worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK Students per year: £9,535 | International: International Students per year: £18,100 (London), £17,200 (non-London)

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

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