Criminology with Law BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Are you passionate about crime prevention? Or perhaps you’re keen to learn more about different types of crime – why people commit crime, and the laws surrounding specific criminological concerns. Our Criminology with Law BSc(Hons) will see you delve into a wealth of topics, from a critical social sciences perspective.
You’ll study the foundations of criminology in partnership with our Law Department, who will teach you the fundamentals of law. We’ve ranked in the top third of UK universities for Criminology in The Times Good University Guide 2026. In Yorkshire and the Humber, we’ve also ranked top 5 for Criminology and 2nd for Sociology and Social Policy in the Guardian League Tables 2026, as well as 4th for Sociology (1st for student satisfaction) in the Complete University Guide 2026.
Also in the National Student Survey 2025, we’ve ranked top in Yorkshire for learning opportunities (Law), and assessment and feedback (Sociology). On the course, you’ll explore the law relating to criminological concerns, including medical, family, immigration, and human rights laws. You’ll also learn about crime prevention, criminal justice and punishment, mentally disordered offenders, and violent and organised crime.
Key highlights
- Law fundamentals taught in partnership with the Law Department
- Explores medical, family, immigration and human rights law
- Covers crime prevention, criminal justice and punishment
- Modules on mentally disordered offenders and violent and organised crime
- Top third in UK for Criminology, Times Good University Guide 2026
- Studies crime from a critical social sciences perspective
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC-BCC — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — BBC-BCC at A Level . 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Pass — Pass in T Level with grade C or above on core.
- BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
- Crime analyst
- Paralegal
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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