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

Delve into the fascinating and diverse world of criminology with our BSc (Hons) Criminology course. Explore areas such as prisons, probation, policing, cybercrime and more. This course is ideal if you aspire to become a criminologist, work in the criminal justice sector or progress to further study.

Why choose our BSc (Hons) Criminology 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.

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

About our BSc (Hons) Criminology course

Step into the fast-paced world of criminal justice with a degree designed to challenge how you view crime, policy and society. This 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 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 choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start your course. This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at degree level. You will study six modules and on successful completion progress onto any of our three year degrees.