
Criminology BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology BA (Hons)
Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU?
• Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime
• Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour
• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare
• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provi...
<strong>Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU?</strong><br/>• Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course is ranked in the top 20 in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. Whilst 91% of graduates felt that staff were good at explaining things. <br/><br/><br/><br/>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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L611
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 tariff points from Scottish Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28 - 31 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade C (or grade 4 in the reformed GCSE grading) or equivalent qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
104 tariff points (Grade D*D)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM).
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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