**Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU?**
- Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime
- Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour
- Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare
- Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work e...
**Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU?**<br/>- Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime<br/><br/><br/>- Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare <br/><br/><br/>- Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.<br/><br/><br/>- This course is ranked in the top 20 in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. Whilst 91% of graduates felt that staff were good at explaining things. <br/><br/><br/>This course will help to develop your critical and focused mind, providing you with debating, communication and analytical skills which can be applied to various topics and job roles. The BA (Hons) Criminology degree will provide the ideal platform for further specialisation in many careers, such as policing and probation services, that require the expertise and skills that this course will give you.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L611
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers.
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
28 - 31 points
DMM
This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM).
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
M
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |