BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing
The BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing degree combines our expertise in contemporary criminology and professional policing to give you a comprehensive understanding of criminological theories that you will be able to apply to current socio-economic policies and conditions. This course will prepare you for a career within the criminal justice system in roles such as policing, research or youth work. You'll benefit from both a theoretical and practical application of the course content, preparing you for your future career.
This three year degree allows you to combine criminology study with policing modules which cover aspects of the national policing curriculum. You'll look at areas such as drugs, cybercrime, migration, terrorism, and trafficking in detail. You’ll consider how these areas are viewed by groups from various backgrounds, including how gender, race and cultural perspectives can impact opinion.
Students will be taught by experts in criminology who have worked directly with government departments, as well as former police officers for a practical, hands-on education. This course sets students up for a career in the criminal justice sector, the police service or the NGO and charity sector, among others.
Please note that this BA Criminology and Policing programme does not qualify as a pre-join degree to enable direct entry into a police service. Students wishing to pursue a career as a police officer on graduation would need to enter a service via the degree holder entry route.
You will learn through a variety of group sessions, workshops, digital media and a wide range of learning resources, completing a research methods module and a dissertation or research project in your final year. In addition to your knowledge of criminology and policing, you will gain a wide range of analytical, research, problem solving and communication skills, which are in high demand by employers.
Statistics from the 2023 National Student Survey show that 96% of Policing and Criminology students were positive about learning opportunities on their course and 91% were positive about the teaching on their course.
Campus Information
Birmingham
Our Birmingham campus is located in the city’s Jewellery Quarter, just a short walk away from the centre of the city and other universities – making it a great place to study. The campus has a café, allowing you to grab hot and cold food whilst on the go and, with great transport links and the Birmingham Snow Hill Train Station just round the corner, you’re never far from the rest of the UK.
Leeds
With more than 200 law firms operating from the city, Leeds has been described by the UK Legal 500 as ‘second only to London’, offering you the chance to enhance your career prospects by providing access to a large range of major employers.
London Bloomsbury
Our campus is a 2 minute walk from Goodge Street Underground Station and is right next to Tottenham Court Road – a street with a large range of shops, bars and restaurants, and bus links to all other parts of London.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
At The University of Law, we strive to lead rather than follow, and we are renowned for our entrepreneurialism and cosmopolitan outlook. Our pioneering reputation attracts students, experts and partners from around the world. Through our teaching and collaborations, we seek to be life-changing, world-shaping and ground-breaking.
Everyone working with us, together with the students we serve, deserve to have their talents developed to the full so they can succeed in achieving their ambitions. That’s why we encourage our colleagues to consider new ideas, challenge convention and develop themselves to be the best they can be.
Academic Roles
At The University of Law, we go beyond academic excellence. Our guiding principle is that our students are taught in an inclusive, professional and supportive context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement and one-to-one teaching and support.
If you're looking for a career in Academia and you're also passionate about creating better futures through education, The University of Law could be the perfect fit.
Business Professional Roles
At The University of Law, our focus is on delivering an exceptional educational experience, promoting core values, and embracing inclusivity. Our Business Professional departments include, People & Organisational Development, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, and Estates. In additional to university-specific departments, such as Student Information, Library & Study Skills and Admissions.
Joining us as a Business Professional means playing a pivotal role in ensuring The University of Law delivers outstanding academic experiences and puts students at the heart of everything we do.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
UK Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A-Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE English Language at Grade C/4
You will also be invited to an interview with an academic as part of the admissions process, which will take place online.
Non-standard application route
If you have no or limited formal qualifications you will be invited to complete an in-house literacy test at one of our campuses (for those without GCSE English Language at grade C/4), as well as a formal face-to-face interview. You will also need to provide 2 years of appropriate work experience evidenced by a full CV and one reference.
India
English Language Requirements
- English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Entry Requirements
- Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate -65%
- Course Code: LN31
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
50100 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: 28 GBP
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