Overview

Taking a digital-first and practice-driven approach in line with the UK’s Ministry of Justice Digital Strategy (2025), the BA (Hons) Criminology with Law joint degree at Arden University UK will equip you with the digital and critical analytical tools needed to meet the current and future demands of the sector. By bringing together criminology and law, you’ll gain far-reaching, practical insight into the causes and legal consequences of crime at the individual, organisational, and societal levels. You’ll also explore the various agencies involved in crime response and prevention and in the application of the law.

The course is led by academics and practitioners with strong industry links and first-hand experience in their respective fields. You’ll also have regular webinars and guest speakers ranging from international academics, senior members of the criminal justice system, and policymakers to ex-convicts to give you genuine insight into the field. That means your learning will have a real-world basis that you can apply to a range of future career roles.

Career prospects

The interdisciplinary nature of this degree will equip you with transferable skills you can apply to a range of exciting career paths in areas linked to criminology and law, leaving your career options wide open. So whether you already have a career path in mind or are still figuring things out, we’re here to support you on your journey.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Becoming a Criminologist
English Legal System and Legal Skills
Crime
Civil Liberties in Practice
Working within the Criminal Justice System
Policing Priorities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

You must submit your application within the 12-month window before the start of your chosen Programme.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology View 8 other Bachelors in Criminal Law 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE Grade C in Mathematics , or equivalent.
Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.
We also accept applications from those with relevant work experience and recognised Accounting/Finance professional qualifications.

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

Tuition Fees

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5500 GBP / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

5500 GBP / year

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