Criminology with Foundation Year (4 Year Online) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Drive criminal justice change with our BSc (Hons) Criminology Online course. Investigate a wide range of areas such as policing, prisons, probation, cybercrime and more. With 100% coursework assessment, you’ll undertake authentic assessments to prepare you for the world of work.

Why choose our BSc (Hons) Criminology Online course?

* Real-world criminology in action – Examine high-profile issues as they unfold from policing, prisons, probation and cybercrime to terrorism and forensic psychology, applying theory directly to current socio-economic conditions.


* Probation pathway – Study specialist modules aligned with the Trainee Probation Officer Programme (PQiP). These modules can lead to a reduction in the training time required to launch your career.


* Direct industry connections – Leverage our extensive links with criminal justice organisations, workplace modules and bespoke career support. Build real-world networks and graduate job-ready.


* Authentic, career-focused assessment – Build practical skills through authentic, workplace-relevant assessments that prepare you for the realities of the criminal justice sector.


* Flexible study with dedicated student support – Learn from research and professional experienced criminologists in a supportive environment offering strong academic guidance, tailored pastoral care and flexible online learning approaches.

About our BSc (Hons) Criminology Online course

Step into the fast-paced world of criminal justice with a degree designed to challenge how you view crime, policy and society. This online course dives deep into high-profile, contemporary issues from cybercrime, terrorism and policing to forensic psychology, migration and the impact of media on public perception.

You’ll gain a critical understanding of how race, gender and culture shape policies and outcomes in today's legal system. You’ll build high-demand skills through hands-on research methods, coursework-based authentic assessments and optional professional work placements.

Whether you plan to work in policing, prisons, probation services or policy research, you’ll graduate equipped with the analytical mindset and practical experience needed to make a real impact. These transferable skills will make you highly employable across sectors, including many not related to the criminal justice sector.

You can also choose to study an additional Foundation Year before starting the degree, designed to help you develop the academic, professional and research skills needed for degree-level study.