BSc Criminology

BSc Criminology at Brunel University London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system and the various factors that contribute to crime. The course covers topics such as criminological theory, criminal law and procedure, and the social and political context of crime. Students will also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through work placements or research projects, giving them a solid foundation for their future careers in the field of criminology. With its strong emphasis on research and practical application, this course is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in the fight against crime.

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Brunel University London is located just 20 miles west of London, providing students with easy access to the city's vibrant cultural and professional opportunities. The university has a strong reputation for its criminal justice programs, and its faculty of criminologists are actively involved in research and consultancy in the field. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage with real-world case studies and gain valuable insights into the complex issues surrounding crime.

Unlocking the Secrets of Crime: Why Choose BSc Criminology at Brunel University London

Brunel University London offers a unique combination of academic rigor and practical application, making it an ideal choice for students looking to pursue a career in criminology. With its strong reputation for research and teaching excellence, students can be confident that they are receiving a high-quality education that will prepare them for a successful future in the field. Additionally, the university's location provides easy access to London's professional opportunities, giving students a competitive edge in the job market.

The criminology department at Brunel recognises and emphasises the importance of theory that is based on evidence and encourages you to engage in critical evaluation of concepts of crime and deviance. This critical approach nurtures lively debate, and we encourage you to develop independent opinions based on a wide range of theoretical and methodological perspectives, employing both quantitative and qualitative data in considering the processes of criminalisation and victimisation over space and time.

As critical criminologists, you will be encouraged to engage in debates about race, gender, migration, social harms, green criminology and a wide variety of other current topics. Whilst being furnished with the necessary research training in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis to engage with and challenge debates as they evolve.

The programme sets out from a broad multi-disciplinary Social Sciences content at FHEQ Level 4 where you will be studying alongside sociology students in some modules as well as on criminology-specific modules and then to a more focussed disciplinary content at FHEQ Level 5, and more specific thematic content at FHEQ Level 6, where students are encouraged to personalize their studies through their choice of a range of advanced optional modular blocks.

• GCE A-level BBC.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-level at grade B.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Merit with A-levels grade BB.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points. GCSE English equivalent Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4 and Mathematics Standard Level 4 or Higher Level 4

• Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma.

• T levels: Merit overall

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.