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Media and Criminology BA/BSc (Hons)

Course Description

This degree explores the full breadth of human behavior, from how social divisions play key roles in both access to the media and modes of representation in media texts, to understanding crime as both an individual and social phenomenon.

Study Options

• Full-time: 3 years
• UK fee: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International fee: £16,900 per year (2025/26)
• UCAS points: 112 (September 2025 entry)
• UCAS code: MLP3
• Start date: September
• Location: Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

What You Will Study

• The modules below indicate the range of modules you may study as part of this combination, however prescribed and optional modules will vary depending on whether you choose to study both subjects equally, or choose to major or minor in a subject.
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Core Modules

• The Criminal Justice System
• Introduction to Criminological Theory
• Undertaking Criminological Research
• Communication and Creativity
• Newswriting
• Multimedia Podcasting

Optional Modules

• Newswriting
• Code: 4CJ526
• The Criminal Justice System
  • This module examines responses to crime within the context of a range of issues associated with criminal justice agencies and institutions.
  • The criminal justice process embodies the manner in which the state responds to behaviour which it labels as ‘criminal’.
  • Justice is delivered via a series of stages which include detection, arrest, charge, trial, sentence and punishment and/or rehabilitation.

How You Will Learn

• Our Criminology modules are taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, group work and independent learning.
• Our Media teaching and curriculum is underpinned by staff expertise and ongoing research and practice.
• Team teaching is a key feature of a number of modules with staff and external expertise employed to the best effect.
• Teaching takes a flexible approach, utilising learning and teaching methods, such as:
  • formal lectures
  • seminars: these can be tutor-led or student-led and can include e.g. discussion; critical analysis of reading; planning and/or designing production work or group presentations; debates
  • tutorials: one-to-one sessions with a tutor to discuss the development of assignments
  • screenings
  • workshops on skills or development of ideas
  • supported project work
  • research exercises
  • work experience projects
  • self-directed study

How You Are Assessed

• Your Criminology assessments will be through a mix of coursework, portfolios, individual and group presentations, and exams.
• Assessments on our Media modules include:
  • critical essays, video essays and research reports
  • critical reflection on learning and practice
  • presentations and pitches
  • blogging and video blogging
  • digital research and development portfolios such as buzz-reels, mood boards, storyboards and records of ideas
  • media writing such as scripts and treatments
  • portfolios of digital and video production such as web pages, social media campaigns, documentary, studio, web, advertising and educational video

Who Will Teach You

• Dr Gurvinder Aujla-Sidhu
  • Programme Leader
  • Gurvinder Aujla-Sidhu is an Associate Professor and Head of Discipline in Journalism at the University of Derby.
  • Her research focuses on diversity, inclusion and race in journalism practice and representation, radio, diaspora, and ethn...

Careers

• As a Criminology graduate, you will receive an exceptional grounding for a career in the probation service, the prison service, the police, youth justice, voluntary organisations or the wider public sector.
• Alternatively, you may wish to pursue postgraduate studies at the University.
• Our strong links with local and regional agencies coupled with our staff’s extensive practice experience means that our criminology teaching is highly relevant to today’s job market.
• Media graduates have found jobs in the television industry, public relations, marketing and journalism; or have gone on to take the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to get a job in teaching; or have enrolled for other postgraduate study.
• Media graduates would be well suited for a range of roles in areas such as:
  • Media Research
  • Audience/Market Research
  • Journalism
  • Multiplatform content production such as web content writing and web video
  • Visual and creative production internships
  • Advertising, Marketing, Promotions and Public Relations
  • Digital and print publishing including books, newspapers, magazines, journals and periodicals
  • Self-employment and freelance work
  • Producers or in Media Buying and Commissioning
  • PG study
  • Media distribution, e.g. promotion, cinema management
  • Film and television graduate-level entry, e.g. internships
  • Teaching

Entry Requirements

• 2025 entry
• These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2025 entry.
• Contextual offers may apply to students who meet certain criteria.
• UCAS points: 112
• A Level: BBC
• T Level: Merit
• BTEC: DMM
• GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
• Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26
• UK: £9,535 per year
• International: £16,900 per year

How to Apply

• Please look at our application deadlines before you apply.
• Our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages will show the intakes that are available and open to applications.
• It's best to apply early so you can secure your place and beat the rush.
• Once we have received your application and supporting documents (such as qualifications or references), we will review it and contact you within 4 weeks to let you know if you have been successful or not.
• Our aim is to support all students to have the best possible opportunities to succeed and so our application and enrolment deadlines are in place to ensure you stand the best chance of doing so.
• Joining the programme later may harm your chances of success on your course.
• It is therefore vital that you take note of the dates and ensure you submit your completed application and subsequent enrolment in time.

Additional Information

• You will typically study your two subjects equally at stage one, before choosing whether you want to major in one subject at stages two and three.
• Teaching hours: Like most universities, we operate extended teaching hours at the University of Derby, so contact time with your lecturers and tutors could be anytime between 9am and 9pm.
• Course updates: The information provided on this page is correct at the time of publication but course content, costs and other individual course details do change from time to time and are updated as often as possible, so please do check these pages again when making your final decision to apply for a course. Any updated course details will also be confirmed to you at application, enrolment and in your offer letter.