Course Overview

• Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law, and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment, and justice

• Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualizes legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services.

• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity, and social welfare

• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with significant work experience.

• Develop your research based on a topic that interests you or aligns with your future career or study plans in your final year dissertation.

• This course is ranked 14th in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. This course received an 85% satisfaction rating from our final-year students. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components or equivalent.