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Course Overview

The degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to understand why crime and criminal justice have become defining issues for the contemporary society and attained such a prominent position in popular culture.

The BSc (Hons) Criminology degree draws on the expertise of academics experienced in investigating a variety of topics including crime, policing, victims, media representations of crime, and youth crime.

The course considers how:

  • Crime is defined
  • How criminality, victimization, and crime control relate to social issues such as class, gender, ethnicity, politics, and the economy
  • Why crime and justice have become defining issues for contemporary society.

Entry Requirement 

Course Requirements:

'A' Level

  • Typically 'A' Level grades BBB. This is equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points. Other qualification combinations achieving 120 UCAS tariff points will be considered. For more information on the new UCAS tariff system.
  • 'A' Level General Studies and 'A' Level Critical Studies are not accepted.
  • A minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and Mathematics is required.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

  • 29 points (no specific subjects required)

Access to Higher Education

We welcome Access course applications from 'mature' students. These applicants will be considered on the basis of their own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application, this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.

A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits, 45 Level 3 including at least 27 at distinction and the remaining 18 at merit. The Access qualification should be supplemented by at least a grade 4 (C) in Mathematics and  English Language at GCSE.

Other UK qualifications

  • BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM required)
  • Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
  • Advanced Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)
  • Scottish Advanced Highers
  • Welsh Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)

English Language Requirements:

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum requirement is:

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
  • PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.

Fees

UK Students: £9250 

EU Students: £15700 

Non-EU StAudents: £15700 


This information was accurate on : 15/01/2021
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