Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hons) degree offered at Ulster University aims to enable you to demonstrate understanding of the criminal justice system and the political, social and economic context within which it operates. You will be supported in developing a professional attitude and a responsibility for individual learning and team work.

Career options

Youth Support Worker

Prison Officer

Police

Policy Worker

Research Analyst

HMRC

Research Intern

Programme Structure

Courses include:

State Crime
Research Methods for Criminologists
Policing and Society
Young People, Crime & Justice
Applied Criminology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 114 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice 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

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

126

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The A Level requirement for this course is BBB

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with profile DDM

Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary level

Scottish Highers: BBBCC

Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level)
Grade 4 in Higher or Subsidiary Level English Language is also required

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

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Scotland and the Islands students fee - 9,250 per year (last year's fee)

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 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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Career options

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

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

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