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Criminology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology BSc (Hons)
Explore crime and criminal justice issues faced in modern society. You’ll gain a deep insight into the theories of crime, justice and punishment.
This is a degree with a strong global focus. You’ll explore key issues, including human rights and terrorism, social justice, contemporary social issues, and the globalisation of crime.
You’ll gain knowledge of how criminal justice agencies work and interact, and how criminal justice policy is created. You’ll study how policing, courts and prisons present new challenges in today’s world.
In Year 1, youll learn ab...
Explore crime and criminal justice issues faced in modern society. You’ll gain a deep insight into the theories of crime, justice and punishment.<br/><br/>This is a degree with a strong global focus. You’ll explore key issues, including human rights and terrorism, social justice, contemporary social issues, and the globalisation of crime.<br/><br/>You’ll gain knowledge of how criminal justice agencies work and interact, and how criminal justice policy is created. You’ll study how policing, courts and prisons present new challenges in today’s world.<br/><br/>In Year 1, youll learn about crime and justice from a theoretical and practical perspective. Youll examine key criminological concepts, like victimisation, deviance, and justice, and learn to evaluate data and information to develop arguments.<br/><br/>Year 2 will develop your knowledge of criminological theory, criminal justice practice and policy, and global crime. You’ll also enhance your research and data analysis skills.<br/><br/>In your final year, youll do your dissertation. This will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you’ve developed. Youll also choose from a range of specialist criminology and social science optional units. This will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of criminal justice institutions, explore topics that interest you and prepare you for your future.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
U150
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:33,M:6
Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 9 credits achieved at Distinction in an essay-based subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
Typical offer: 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Typical offer: DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and we are unable to accept BTEC qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and some other less relevant disciplines
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD
Typical offer: D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and we prefer you to have taken optional units in Sociology and Public Health.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
Typical offer: AB in two Advanced Highers. We make offers based on Advanced Highers and we prefer applicants to have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
Not Accepted
A level
A,A,B
Typical offer: AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer: BBB or ABC in three A levels. Alternative offers with additional study: ABB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course page on our website
T Level
D
D overall with grade A in the core component in the Legal Services T Level. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Legal Services and prefer applicants to be studying the Legal Services Assistant: Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Welfare specialism. Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part the admissions process.
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