BA (Hons) Criminology

Delve into the social study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. This course will allow you to understand crime and investigate the ways that it relates to areas such as social inequality, as well as different sections of society.

Wider view

In addition to units on criminology, the criminal justice system, and the impact of crime on society, we will offer you a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime. You’ll understand the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour, exploring the social and economic context behind an individual’s decision to commit crime, as well as society’s reaction to crime and how criminals can be rehabilitated and offending reduced.

Short or long placement

The course also allows you to complete either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience. Plus, you’ll get the chance to develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in the form of a final year dissertation.

Ideal platform

This course will help to develop your critical and focused mind, providing you with debating, communication and analytical skills which can be applied to various topics and job roles. The BA (Hons) Criminology degree will provide the ideal platform for further specialisation in many careers, such as policing and probation services, that require the expertise and skills that this course will give you.

UCAS code L611

Key Information

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent

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Key areas of study

I’m really glad I chose to study at BU. The course has helped me explore and understand many aspects of the human world. This provides me with an understanding of people and society that will be valued by employers after I graduate.