Criminology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Course Overview - Criminology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

What causes crime and deviance, and what are its consequences?

Today’s global criminal justice system needs graduates with expert knowledge and a drive to make real- world change. Our BA Criminology course equips you to answer these questions and more, by exploring how crime is shaped by, and impacts, real- world social contexts.

Through your studies, you will engage critically with victims, criminality, policing and media representations of crime, supported by a learning environment that encourages discussion, debate and independent thinking.

You will mov...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

2027-09-21

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Recruitment And Adm
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL

Application Details

Course Code

A20-G60

Institution Code

M20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

AAB or ABB and EPQ with a minimum grade C. We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level. Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A Level subjects: Law; Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects): Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBB We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level. Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A Level subjects: Law; Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages. We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language. We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

Scottish Higher

We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB. or Two Advanced Highers at grades AB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB. Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.

AS

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Access to HE Diploma

offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years. Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (39 Distinctions /6 Merits).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of  our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications  or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.

Scottish Advanced Higher

We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB. or Two Advanced Highers at grades AB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB. Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD in combination with an A level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects . Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023) The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DMM in combination with an A level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade M in combination with two A-levels at grades AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grades AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades M in combination with two A-levels at grades AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grades AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

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