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Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
The BSc Hons Criminology and Criminal Justice degree aims to provide you with a knowledge of key criminological concepts, theoretical approaches and the necessary knowledge and skills required to undertake criminological research. The course aims to enable you to demonstrate understanding of the criminal justice system and the political, social and economic context within which it operates. You will be supported in developing a range of applied skills that enhance employability and promote individual learning and team work.
The BSc Hons Criminology and Criminal Justice degree aims to provide you with a knowledge of key criminological concepts, theoretical approaches and the necessary knowledge and skills required to undertake criminological research. The course aims to enable you to demonstrate understanding of the criminal justice system and the political, social and economic context within which it operates. You will be supported in developing a range of applied skills that enhance employability and promote individual learning and team work.
Course Information
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M932
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Grades BCCCC
Access to HE Diploma
Overall profile of 60% (120 credit Access Course) (Northern Ireland Access Course) Overall profile of 45 credits with 12 distinctions, 30 merits, 3 passes (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall profile is minimum of 24 points (including 12 at higher level)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Award profile of DMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Irish Leaving Certificate UCAS Equivalency View tariff point chart
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE Engli
HNC (BTEC)
Pass HNC with overall Merit to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade C
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grades CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate Award profile of M plus A Level Grades BC
HND (BTEC)
Pass HND with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits.
A level
B,C,C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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