This BA (Hons) Criminology with Foundation Year explores crime, justice and society — combining theory, research, and applied practice. It prepares you for careers across policing, probation, victim support, policy, community safety, and further study.
What does the course cover?
- Criminological theory and criminal justice systems
- Sociology of crime, deviance and social harm
- Policing, punishment, and rehabilitation
- Victims, hate crime, and social justice
- Research methods and evidence-based policy
Foundation Year
- Developing Disciplinary Thinking
- Education and Society
- Being Human in a Digital World
Year 1
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Sociology of Crime and Deviance
- Communication in Justice Settings
Year 2
- Policing and Society
- Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Victims and Victimology
- Research Methods
- Youth Justice
Year 3
- Contemporary Issues in Criminology
- Hate Crime & Social Harm
- Criminal Justice Policy
- Dissertation / Applied Project
How you are assessed
Essays, case studies, policy briefs, reflective portfolios, presentations, and a dissertation.
Entry Requirements
- 90 UCAS credits from Level 3 qualifications OR mature-learner assessment-based entry
- Personal Statement, English test, and Interview where required