Foundation Degree in Science Criminology

Program Overview

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Criminology FdSc

A foundation degree in criminology provides a flexible and accessible pathway into criminal justice careers, equipping students with essential skills and knowledge while offering progression to further study.

Key information

UCAS code:

L317

Typical offer:

48-56 points to include 1 A level, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.

Study mode and duration

• 2 years full-time

Start date

• September 2025

Course information

Overview

Shape the future of justice with a Foundation Degree in Criminology.

Explore crime, law, and social issues from fresh perspectives while developing essential skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis. You'll investigate the causes and consequences of crime, understand justice system policies, and gain real-world insights into crime prevention and rehabilitation.

With opportunities to progress to a top-up degree or step straight into careers in law enforcement, social services, or community safety, this course is your gateway to making a meaningful impact.

Graduate ready to influence change and build a career in the dynamic world of criminology.

You can study this course full-time at our partner college, City of Portsmouth College.

Entry requirements

FdSc Criminology

Typical offer (2025 start)

• A levels - DEE-EEE
• 48-56 points to include 1 A level, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.
• T-levels – Pass (D or E in the core) - Merit
• BTECs (QCF) - MM-MP
• International Baccalaureate - 25 (From the IB Diploma, to include 1 Higher Level in a relevant subject.)

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

We look at more than just your grades

While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

Modules

Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, six modules worth 20 credits each.

What you'll study

Year 1

• Academic Skills for Criminologists - 20 credits
• Crime and Society - 20 credits
• Criminal Justice - 20 credits
• Foundations of Criminological Research - 20 credits
• Foundations of Criminological Theory - 20 credits
• Psychology for Criminologists - 20 credits

Year 2

• Crimes of the Powerful - 20 credits
• Criminological Research for Change - 20 credits
• Evolutions in Criminological Theory - 20 credits
• Policing and Society - 20 credits
• Punishment and Penal Policy - 20 credits
• Victims and Victimology - 20 credits

Changes to course content

We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.

Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry.

Course costs and funding

Tuition Fees

September 2025 start

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £6,355 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students –£6,355 a year, including our Transition Scholarship (may be subject to annual increase)
• International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)

Tuition fees terms and conditions

Finalising this course

All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.

This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.