Criminology BSc (Hons)
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study criminology to explore why people commit crimes and how we should respond. Discover what criminology is all about and prepare for a career in the police, probation or prison services. Foundation year option available
Key highlights
- Explores why people commit crimes and how society should respond
- Prepares students for careers in police, probation or prison services
- Optional sandwich year with a work placement
- Foundation year option available for students needing extra preparation
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BCC — Typical offers for BSc (Hons) Criminology A levels - BBB-BCC UCAS points - 104-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International B…
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offers for BSc (Hons) Criminology A levels - BBB-BCC UCAS points - 104-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International B…
- T-level: Merit — …104-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate - 29 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see…
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — …calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate - 29 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we…
- UCAS tariff points: 32 — …years with ICP Typical offers for BSc (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full…
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
- Crime analyst
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 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 Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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