Oxford Brookes University

Criminology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Oxford Brookes UniversityHeadington, United Kingdom

Course overview

Are you fascinated by the world of criminology? Would you like to learn about how crime impacts the world today? At Oxford Brookes you'll experience an exciting blend of theoretical and practical study as you explore criminology in real world situations.

You'll investigate who commits crime, why they commit it and how to prevent it.

Key highlights

  • Blend of theoretical and practical study of criminology
  • Explores criminology in real-world situations
  • Investigates who commits crime, why, and how to prevent it
  • Optional year abroad extends the degree to five years

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
  • A-level: DD — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
  • BTEC: PPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship

    We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.

    Up to £2,000

  • Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    Award value - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Visa Renewal Discount

    Award value - £558

    Up to £558

Careers this course leads to

  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Youth justice worker
  • Crime analyst
  • Prison officer
  • Victim support officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 | International: £17,250

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 Oxford Brookes University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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