Criminology BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Crime is a feature of social life in every community and society globally, with behaviours regarded as crime constantly changing. As such, there is a rising demand for criminal justice agencies and governments to understand crime. Our Criminology BSc(Hons) degree allows you to explore the fascinating yet complex world of crime.
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 assessment and feedback (Sociology).
Over 90% of students on this course who participated in the 2025 National Student Survey also agreed that academic support and learning resources on this course was high quality. Our Criminology BSc(Hons) course provides the opportunity for you to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for a prospective future career working with offenders, victims, criminal justice organisations, crime reduction roles, and more. You’ll also be encouraged to explore ways to explain crime, investigate crime, reduce crime, and respond to crime.
This allows you to gain a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system, including the Police, the Crown Prosecution Service and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. Our lecturers have worked in the criminal justice system and have a wide range of research specialisms, so will use their expertise to engage and inspire you. Guest speakers, such as police officers, drug outreach workers and criminal justice staff, will visit the University to share their experiences, and you’ll have the chance to take part in debates including, for example, why people commit crime.
You’ll also investigate such topics as sexual offending, cybercrime, mental health and crime, and violent crime. Expert guidance will be provided throughout the course; one of our tutors will act as your Personal Academic Tutor to ensure you are getting the most from your studies and are fully prepared for a potentially exciting career ahead.
Key highlights
- Lecturers have worked in the criminal justice system
- Guest speakers include police officers and drug outreach workers
- Covers sexual offending, cybercrime, mental health and violent crime
- Explores the Police, Crown Prosecution Service and Prison and Probation Service
- Personal Academic Tutor supports you throughout the course
- Top third of UK universities for Criminology, Times Good University Guide 2026
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
- Victim support worker
- Crime reduction officer
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
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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