Bristol,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Criminology 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. USD21,209.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BA(Hons) Criminology program provides an in-depth understanding of crime and criminal justice systems, integrating perspectives from sociology, law, psychology, and philosophy while applying theoretical frameworks to current real-world challenges.
Collaborate with leading professionals and academics to examine diverse viewpoints including those of victims, offenders, and justice institutions, while analyzing broader societal influences. Develop essential skills in critical analysis, report writing, data interpretation, argument construction, and ethical decision-making.
Conduct original research, attend expert lectures, and gain practical experience through partnerships with organizations like the Bristol Young Offenders Scheme, Institute of Psychotherapy, and law enforcement agencies. Enhance your professional competencies through volunteering, work placements, and internships to boost your career prospects upon graduation.
Program Length - Four years full-time study, five years with placement option
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 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy 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 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy 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