BA Law and Criminology

The BA (Hons) Law and Criminology with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate programme designed to prepare students for direct entry into the main degree course. The foundation year is specifically structured to strengthen students' academic skills, knowledge, and confidence. 

It is proper for those who may not meet the direct entry requirements for the standard degree or mature students returning to formal education. It offers an opportunity to build a strong academic foundation before advancing to the main honours degree.

This program looks at how crime, society, and law are connected, giving students a deep understanding of legal systems and how crime affects society. It helps students think critically, analyse information, and understand legal principles well. The teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, mock trials, and work experience, and students are tested through written work, assignments, presentations, and exams, which prepare them for jobs in the criminal justice and legal fields.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is a well-known institution with a strong focus on teaching, research, and innovation, aiming to make a positive impact locally and globally, and it has around 12,000 students from over 140 countries studying across its two campuses in Cardiff, creating a supportive environment. The university was recognised as the Welsh University of the Year 2021 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, thanks to its high student satisfaction with teaching quality and overall experience.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is known for its professionally accredited degrees and impactful research, especially in areas like art and design, and sport, and it has strong links with industry, which helps students get jobs after graduation, with over 94% of recent graduates in employment or further study after completing their undergraduate degrees. The university is committed to helping every student reach their full potential and contribute to creating a fairer and more sustainable economy.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need 32 UCAS Tariff points from at least one A-level or equivalent qualifications ( BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (PPP))
• Applicants need to have five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above, including English Language/Welsh First Language and Mathematics/Mathematics – Numeracy.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants need an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score below 5.5. 
• PTE Academic with an overall score of 52 (no element below 51).
• TOEFL (iBT) with a score of 72 are also accepted.

The annual tuition fees for the Foundation Year (Year 0) of the BA Law and Criminology with Foundation Year programme is £5,760 After completing the foundation year successfully, students who will move to the main degree (Years 1, 2, and 3) will pay standard undergraduate fees, which are £16,000 per year for international students.

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate students, especially international applicants. All international applicants are automatically considered for the Undergraduate Scholarship, which provides an award of £2,500. Also, a Full Fee Discount of up to £1,000 may be available for full-time undergraduate students who pay their fees in full by the set deposit deadline. The university also offers a Sanctuary Award for individuals seeking sanctuary in the UK.

Graduates of the BA Law and Criminology degree can pursue career paths as:

• Solicitor (with further qualification)
• Community Safety Officer
• Fraud Investigator
• Probation Officer
• Police Officer

International applicants can apply for this course through UCAS or directly through the university's online application portal. For further assistance,   please reach out to our trained counsellors.