Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Criminology and Law with Foundation Year in Bristol United Kingdom | University of the West of England
University of the West of England
|
Bristol United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,850
(c. USD21,226.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursuing criminology provides profound insights into criminal behavior, victim experiences, and how societies address crime. This expertise enhances and critically frames your study of legal systems that enforce criminal justice. You'll gain practical knowledge of legal applications, valuable whether you aim to practice criminal law or pursue criminal justice careers. At UWE Bristol, we recognize the fundamental connection between legal studies and criminology. Our program goes beyond legal statutes to examine their origins and purposes. You'll analyze legal systems, justice processes, and social impacts from multiple viewpoints while evaluating how institutions function and could be reformed.
The curriculum covers diverse topics including justice systems, criminal legislation, crime trends, law enforcement, media influences, juvenile justice, substance abuse, terrorism, major crimes, and punishment theories. You'll master criminological research techniques while developing essential legal competencies like courtroom advocacy and dispute resolution.
Program Length - Four years full-time, five years with placement
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Tariff points: 48
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent
A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: No specific subjects required.
Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
T Levels: No specific subjects required.
TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent
A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: No specific subjects required.
Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
T Levels: No specific subjects required.
TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
Tuition
GBP
15,850