Overview

This Criminology BSc degree offered at University of Leicester is designed to enable a smooth transition to higher education, providing you with full study skills support and a comprehensive research methods programme which will enable you to complete a research project of your own in your final year.

Key facts

The degree offers flexibility and choice with a range of option modules for you to choose from, and you have the opportunity to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

The curriculum includes a three-year careers and employability programme, giving you the opportunity to develop the skills you'll need for graduate jobs.

Job prospects are excellent, with 97% of our criminology students are employed (or studying for a Masters degree) six months after graduating.

Research strengths include:

Desistance and rehabilitation

Sexual violence

Forensic science

Hate crime

Investigative psychology

Policing

Prisons

Sex work

Graduates go on to work in a variety of job roles, including:

Detective Constable

Director of Research and Innovation

Investigator

Police Officer

Probation Service Officer

Security

Senior Psychologist

Social Researcher

Teaching Assistant

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Criminal Justice in Action

Victims of Crime

Theories of Crime and Criminality

Punishment and Rehabilitation

Organised Crime

Global Alternative Justice

Youth Crime and Justice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology View 589 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

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120

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90

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A/AS-levels: BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level.

EPQ with A-levels: BBC + EPQ at grade B.

GCSE: English at grade 4/C.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.

BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma at DDM.

T Levels: Merit or above. Humanities subjects preferred.

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Tuition Fees

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20200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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