
Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology and Criminal Justice BA (Hons)
Course Overview
Do you have an enquiring mind? Are you interested in why people commit crime or become victims of crime? If so, then this course could be for you. Discover the political, personal and social aspects of crime with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Why study with us
• The School has working partnerships with organisations such as Lancashire Constabulary, the Criminal Justice System, the National Health Service, the Probation Trust, and more.
• Criminology at the University ...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Do you have an enquiring mind? Are you interested in why people commit crime or become victims of crime? If so, then this course could be for you. Discover the political, personal and social aspects of crime with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• The School has working partnerships with organisations such as Lancashire Constabulary, the Criminal Justice System, the National Health Service, the Probation Trust, and more.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Criminology at the University of Central Lancashire ranks 2nd in the North West for Research Quality. (Times Good University Guide)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We offer option modules on our Criminology courses, so you can tailor your degree to your interests.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What youll do</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a deep insight into the political, personal and social aspects of crime. Our teaching uses a wealth of cutting-edge research, delivered by award-winning research staff.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You can customise your learning with optional modules to hone in on areas of interest and your career aspirations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You’ll enjoy student led conferences and guest visit speakers from many different sectors. These include the Lancashire Constabulary, Armed Services, the Criminal Justice System, Social Services, Magistrate and Crown Court Services amongst others.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future Careers</strong><br/><br/>Two thirds of our students will follow career paths connected with their degree. Graduates have found work in UK Border Agency, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Local prisons, Drug schemes, Educational institutions and Youth offending teams
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M930
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 to 112 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
A level
104 to 112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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