Program Overview

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Criminology BSc (Hons)

Overview

This dynamic, transdisciplinary course will prepare you to enter the real world of criminology and criminal justice. You will look at national and international case studies to help you gain an understanding of a range of perspectives on society's key challenges, such as social inequality, crime, harm, and justice.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• M900

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Jayne Price

Why You'll Love It

• Small group teaching
• Careers focus throughout
• Research-informed teaching

Course Contents

• Course Summary
• Why You'll Love It
• What You'll Study
• How You'll Learn
• Study a Common First Year
• Entry Requirements
• Fees and Funding
• Who You'll Learn From
• Where You'll Study Exton Park, Chester
• Your Future Career

What You'll Study

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Foundations in Crime, Criminal Justice and Criminology (100 Credits) Core
• Media and the Representation of Deviance (20 Credits) Option
• Language Module Options

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Criminal Moralities and Realities (20 Credits) Core
• Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice (20 Credits) Core
• Mental Health, Risk and Justice (40 Credits) Core
• Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership on Action (40 Credits) OR Work Placement (40 Credits) Optional
• Study Abroad Immersive Year Optional

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Social Science for Social Change (20 Credits) Core
• State crime, harm and injustice: International perspectives (20 Credits) Core
• Research Methods and Major Project (40 Credits) Core
• Punishment: Why, When and How? (40 Credits)

How You'll Learn

• This course is designed around in-person study
• There may be some online learning activities
• You will be assessed in a variety of ways
• Curriculum developed to match workforce priorities

Study a Common First Year

• This course shares a common first year with students on the Criminology with Counselling Skills pathway.

Entry Requirements

• Home Students
  • UCAS points: 112
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.
• International Students
  • UCAS points: 72
  • GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
  • T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
  • Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

• Home Students
  • £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students
  • £14,450 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• Foundation Year
  • £5,760 for the first foundation year, then £9,535 per annum for the following years (2025/26)
• Additional Costs
  • Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
  • Specialist clothing
  • Travel to placements
  • Optional field trips
  • Software

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Holly White
• Dr Jayne Price
• Simone Benhafsi
• Dr Paul French
• Dr Kim Ross
• Dr Wayne Campbell
• Dr Emma Price

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects
  • Border Force Officer
  • Data & Intelligence Analyst
  • Police Constable
  • Prison Officer
  • Probation Officer
• Careers Service
  • The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service, which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.