
Social Policy and Criminology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Policy and Criminology BA (Hons)
Shape a fairer society with our Social Policy and Criminology BA. Explore justice, inequality, and crime, gaining skills to tackle real-world challenges and make an impact in communities and policy-making worldwide.
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to drive meaningful change. From shaping policies to addressing social justice issues, you’ll graduate ready to build a career that makes a real difference.
Reasons to study this course:
• World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
• Real-World Impact...
Shape a fairer society with our Social Policy and Criminology BA. Explore justice, inequality, and crime, gaining skills to tackle real-world challenges and make an impact in communities and policy-making worldwide.<br/><br/>Gain the knowledge and practical skills to drive meaningful change. From shaping policies to addressing social justice issues, you’ll graduate ready to build a career that makes a real difference.<br/><br/>Reasons to study this course:<br/> • World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.<br/><br/> • Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.<br/><br/> • Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from social policy and criminology to tackle pressing societal challenges.<br/><br/> • Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.<br/><br/> • Most targeted UK university by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2024).<br/>
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
L673
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 at Higher Level to include English with a minimum of 32 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
DDD
Typical offers when offered in combination with A Levels: BTEC Diploma DM-DD plus B in A level BTEC Subsidiary Diploma D plus BB-AB in A levels
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
General Studies: Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |