Overview

Taught by experts and supported all the way, in Criminology and Law (Study Abroad) (Hons) at Lancaster University you will develop both specialist and transferable skills that will open up a wide range of exciting careers.

Why Lancaster?

Critically explore crime and justice and explore crime through a social justice lens

Unravel technical legal topics and uncover how Law shapes our society

Work with leading experts: Our academics advise the United Nations and the EU, influence drug policies in the UK and overseas and work with national and local criminal justice agencies

Build connections: Network with experts from NGOs, charities, law enforcement, and other criminal justice organisations

Plan for your career: Our specialist careers advisors will help you map your future in the criminal justice system and beyond

Careers

Our Criminology and Law degree creates opportunities to work in a wide array of exciting and impactful careers, offering the chance to work at the intersections of justice and social change.

Alongside real-world experience, you’ll gain the professional skills that employers value. In addition to your comprehensive knowledge of crime and criminal justice in a range of contexts you will be a strong communicator with the confidence to speak in public, put forward an argument and make sound decisions. Able to think critically, carry out research and analyse data, you will be a valuable asset in any professional role.

Our graduates have gone on to roles with:

Criminal justice agencies (the police force, HM Prison Service, the National Probation Service, GSL UK)

The Home Office & Ministry of Justice

The Department for Health and Social Care

Local Government

NHS trusts

Charities

Youth offending services

Legal and Consulting firms

Banks and financial institutions

Media and journalism

You may also choose to go on to further study or gain professional qualifications that will take your career further.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Explaining Criminology
Legal Systems and Sources
Contract Law
Legal Systems and Justice
Criminal Law
Criminological Thought

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies Criminology View 319 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

87

OR

4.5

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

58

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels: BBB
Access to HE Diploma: 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 21 Level 3 credits at Merit
International Baccalaureate: 30 overall with 15 points from the best 3 HL subjects
GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C.

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

26300 GBP / year

≈ 26300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

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.

Funding

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Overview

Why Lancaster?

Careers

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Lancaster

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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