Looking to study criminology degree at University? Our BA (Hons) Criminology course is supported by our close links with local criminal justice organisations, including West Midlands Police Force.
Make sense of the world of criminal justice by getting the big picture perspective on crime, punishment and victimisation.
This course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the core schools of criminological thought, their historical and political foundations and practical application.
Our curriculum offers you a variety of subjects, through which you will be able to develop your interests before focusing on specialised fields within Criminology. The programme also utilises guest speakers, external visitors as well as unique assessments to enhance students understanding of the discipline.
The course's real world applications are supported by its close links with local and national criminal justice agencies, including police forces, charities, pressure groups, criminal justice agencies, criminal rehabilitation, probation service and prisons.
The course is delivered by expert staff in the fields of policing, security studies and criminology, and you will also enjoy regular guest lectures from highly influential voices in the discipline.
**For full details, visit our website.**
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
M900
Institution code:
B25
Campus Name:
Curzon Building Campus
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A maximum of three subjects are considered (excluding General Studies). A levels and other level 3 qualifications
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 60% or above overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required
Pass with 120 credits at l level 4 and 120 credit at level 5 and 60% or above overall. Must be in a related pathway
May be considered for advanced entry onto the third year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4 and 5. A transcript will be required
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. A maximum of two subjects along with two A levels or level 3 qualifications. General Studies excluded
Pass 60 credits overall At least 45 credits at level 3. 18 level 3 must be achieved at either merit or distinction grade
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
Overall
For Students who do not already hold GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted.
For Students who do not already hold GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not Literature) English A-grade 4 or above or English B - grade 5 from IB Diploma will be accepted.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 or A-C/A1-C3) or Higher level minimum grade H5/D1
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualifications.
All subjects accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
overall with no less than 5.5 in any level
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
58%
Go onto work and study:
82%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU
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