Overview

The (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course from the University of West London focuses on the key elements involved in the criminal justice system, criminology and forensic investigation:

The interdisciplinary field of criminology explores topics such as the study of offenders, victims and the motivations for crime.
You will study modules that explore the powers of the police, how crimes are investigated, the role of police in society, and contemporary issues that are associated with the role and actions of law enforcement agencies.
The forensic investigation of crime explores the role of science in the investigative process, its accomplishments, complexities and issues affecting justice.

Career opportunities:

There is a wide array of potential jobs and career fields for criminology degree graduates such as a youth and community worker, police officer and legal associate.

Recent UWL criminology graduates have gone on to work for employers including Metropolitan Police, J.P. Morgan and HM Courts and Tribunals Service.

Job roles

Youth and community worker
Police officer
Detective
Compliance analyst (anti-money laundering)
Welfare and housing associate professional
Prison service officer
Legal associate
Protective service professional
Research assistant
Homeless charity project worker
Court administration
UK Border Force.

Graduate employers

Metropolitan Police
Hertfordshire Constabulary
J.P. Morgan
Westminster Youth Offending
HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Public Health England
Sodexo
Various hospitals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminology

Criminal Justice System

Punishment and Society

Policing

Forensic Science

Diversity, Crime and Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Science Criminology Political Science View 589 other Bachelors in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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51

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 - 120 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications. These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part - time:

National - €6,360
International - £11,160

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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