Criminology BSc (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Criminology BSc (Hons)
BSc (Hons) Criminology
What is crime? Who is a criminal? What motivates offenders? Can an offender be reformed? These are the type of questions which impacts todays society, and the questions you will explore on our BSc (Hons) Criminology.
Why choose this course?
You’ll examine the causes and consequences of crime, how crime is measured and defined, and how criminals are managed and controlled. We give you an in-depth view of the challenges and dilemmas facing criminal justice professionals today, which will ensure that yo...
BSc (Hons) Criminology
What is crime? Who is a criminal? What motivates offenders? Can an offender be reformed? These are the type of questions which impacts todays society, and the questions you will explore on our BSc (Hons) Criminology.
Why choose this course?
You’ll examine the causes and consequences of crime, how crime is measured and defined, and how criminals are managed and controlled. We give you an in-depth view of the challenges and dilemmas facing criminal justice professionals today, which will ensure that you are work place ready on graduating.
Is this course for you?
Tailor 100% of your final year options to match your career aims and passions. Bringing together disciplines such as sociology, law, psychology and philosophy, our BSc (Hons) Criminology encourages you to think creatively, challenge established beliefs and develop your own research interests.
How you will learn
Link complex criminology theories to the day-to-day demands of working practice. Build skills in interviewing, negotiation, decision-making and research. See how cases are taken from crime scene to courtroom in our exceptional real-world learning facilities.
Opportunities and experiences
Our strong links with practice means your studies are enriched by visits to courts, prisons and youth offender training centres.
Careers and employability
BSc (Hons) Criminology graduates progress to wide-ranging roles in the police, Crown Prosecution Service, courts, probation and prison services, youth offending teams and various law enforcement agencies. Some pursue rewarding careers in the voluntary sector, working with offenders or victims.
Did you know? We also offer this course:
• With a Foundation Year
Why Choose University of Derby During Clearing?
We're a Top 10 UK University* in the heart of England, with great transport links to London and the rest of the UK.
Ranked 2nd in the UK for employability and course quality*, the University of Derby offers expert, industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.
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We're a Top 10 UK University* in the heart of England, with great transport links to London and the rest of the UK.
Ranked 2nd in the UK for employability and course quality*, the University of Derby offers expert, industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.
(*Uni Compare 2026)
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
ML93
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:24,P:6
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
A level
B,B,B
T Level
M
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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