Overview

The Law and Criminology (Hons) degree at Manchester Metropolitan University gives you the tools to explore why crime happens, how societies respond, and how laws are created, challenged and applied in practice.

You’ll study core areas of law alongside criminology and sociology, learning how legal rules, criminal justice institutions and social forces shape experiences of crime and justice. From courts and policing to inequality, victimisation and human rights, you’ll examine contemporary issues from multiple perspectives.

A career as unique as you

A degree in BSc (Hons) Law and Criminology opens doors to a wide range of careers across the legal, justice and public sectors. Graduates are well prepared for roles that require critical thinking, legal understanding and insight into crime and justice, including:

Criminal justice and probation services

Policing and law enforcement roles

Legal support, paralegal and casework roles

Courts and tribunal services

Local and national government

Policy, research and advocacy roles

Community, charity and third‑sector organisations

There are also opportunities to pursue further study and professional training. As a graduate you could also go on to study one of our relevant postgraduate degrees. 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime And Society

Working With Data And Evidence

Global Social Justice

Criminal Law

Criminal Justice in Practice

Decoding Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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110

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79

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

112 UCAS tariff points.

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 27 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Manchester

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