Overview

About this course

Lincoln Bishop University's Criminology with Foundation Year (Hons) degree is designed to ensure students graduating from this programme have advanced knowledge and a systematic understanding of the complexities, debates and contradictions relating to the criminological field.

Questions such as ‘why do men commit more crime than women?’, ‘do prisons actually work?’ or ‘is there such a thing as a ‘victimless’ crime?’ These are the sorts of questions that will be addressed in various modules throughout the degree.

Students at Lincoln Bishop University will..

build upon the previous year’s knowledge at each level of the degree and be encouraged to engage in deeper and more critical analysis of the topics under investigation
have delivered engaging, applicable and enlightening subjects over the course of the programme by experienced and knowledgeable tutors to ensure knowledgeable and confident criminologists emerge from the programme and into the workplace
investigate both classical and contemporary criminological and penological theory, through to understanding the criminal processes from an offence being committed to punishment in addition to exploring the aims, rationale and instruments of punishment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

the influence of the media on perspectives of crime
addressing political and social responses to crime
examining crime from a victim’s perspective
investigating both classical and contemporary criminological and penological theory
understanding the criminal processes
exploring the aims, rationale and instruments of punishment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 113 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are an International student, you may have different qualifications to students from the UK.

To meet the English Language Requirements for our courses, you will be required to evidence that you have obtained the minimum requirements of your offer via a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

Applicants required to complete a SELT should meet the University’s minimum overall requirements and minimum scores in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Additionally, the test should have been undertaken within two years of the intended start date of the course.

Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualifications obtained from recognised UK universities within the UK are not acceptable as a SELT. English language conditions can only be waived if you have been awarded a full Master's’ degree from a recognised UK university within the UK.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14380 GBP / year

≈ 14380 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Foundation Year:

National: £6,935
International: £9,710

Living costs

Lincoln

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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About this course

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Lincoln

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