Overview

Across Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree) (Hons) at Northumbria University you'll examine why people commit crime, how the criminal justice system responds, and how social forces influence behaviour and inequality. With a strong emphasis on research-rich, research-led learning, the course encourages you to engage with contemporary debates, build quantitative and qualitative research skills, and apply your thinking to real-world social and criminological problems.

A degree that challenges assumptions and sharpens your analytical thinking, it opens the door to careers across the public sector, criminal justice, policy, and research.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course can aspire to careers in criminal justice, social research, policy, community safety, and the public and not-for-profit sectors, including roles in policing, probation, the civil service, and voluntary organisations.

The analytical, research, and communication skills you build are highly transferable across a wide range of professional settings and sectors. Northumbria's Graduate Futures Service provides individual careers guidance throughout your studies, supporting your transition into employment or further study, including postgraduate routes in criminology, sociology, and closely related disciplines.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Explaining Crime
Real World Research
Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Thinking Sociologically
Social Problems: Myths and Realities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Criminology View 604 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

IELTS

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General requirements

Standard Offer 72 UCAS Tariff Points
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

≈ 19850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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