Overview

In the BSc in Criminology at Royal Holloway University of London you’ll examine the core concerns of the discipline: victimisation, punishment, prisons, and policing, alongside the issues reshaping justice today — from cybercrime and international terrorism to environmental harm and AI-driven surveillance.

Drawing on international case studies and critical theory, you’ll develop practical skills in social research: collecting and analysing data, interpreting evidence, and communicating findings on complex real-world problems.

Graduates go on to careers across the criminal justice system, government, the civil service, NGOs, and organisations working in human rights, advocacy, and social justice.

From study to career

Develop the professional skills you need to work within the criminal justice system or another relevant field. Learn in a department with leading academics and with contributions from external academics and professionals. And you’ll build up a range of skills, such as researching and presenting which you can use in any career.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum includes:

Study the criminal justice system, the socio-legal contexts of crime and criminal behaviour
Analyse global justice challenges facing society
Develop analysis-, debating-, and research skills
Gain access to career support from staff, employability consultants or careers coaches

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology View 590 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels: ABB-BBB Required subjects:
We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)
International Baccalaureate 6,5,5 - 5,5,5 at Higher Level or 32-30 points overall

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23000 GBP / year

≈ 23000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

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.

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Overview

From study to career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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