**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 ...
**BSc (Hons) Criminology**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Is this course for you?**<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**How you will learn**<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**Opportunities and experiences**<br/><br/>Our strong links with practice means your studies are enriched by visits to courts, prisons and youth offender training centres.<br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Did you know? We also offer this course:**<br/><br/><br/>- With a Foundation Year<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
ML93
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 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 DiplomaPearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification A levelB,B,B T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £16,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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