BA (Hons) Criminology
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus
Course overview
Delve into the social study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. Understand crime and investigate the ways that it relates to areas such as social inequality, as well as different sections of society.
Key highlights
- Social study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system
- Explores links between crime and social inequality
- Examines how crime relates to different sections of society
- Option of a minimum 30-week work placement year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC-BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
- Crime analyst
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635
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 Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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