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Criminology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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 provi...
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 experience
• 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.
• Within fifteen months of finishing their course, 90% of our students are in work or further study.
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.
Course Information
2 option s available
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A52-J70
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points (grades AABC–AAAB) from a minimum of four Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD–BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 tariff points).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades BBC–ABB) from a minimum of 2 A-levels.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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