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Course summary
Criminology examines the world of crime, exploring how it’s tied to social issues, the media, prisons and the courts. As a criminology student, you will challenge what people think about crime and justice, and learn to understand offenders while acknowledging the impact on victims and communities. You will also have the chance to do a voluntary work placement in the local community, gaining hands-on experience and making connections that can jumpstart your career. This course is perfect if you are curious about the real-world impacts of crime and want to make a difference in society. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Policing and the prison system and the social construction of crime and (in)justice from a global perspective are some of the fascinating subjects the course covers.
- Learning is a varied mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, and independent learning activities and research.
- Varied assessment methods - in the first year, assessment is split between essays and exams; the second and final year consist mainly of coursework.
- Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.
- Expert teaching team with varied expertise and who are published and esteemed in their research areas.
- Opportunity to take a placement to give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers
- Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals
- Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities.
Modules
Year 1 Introduction to Researching Social and Cultural Life Criminal Justice Matters Imagining Crime and Criminals Theories of Crime Criminology in Action Crime, Justice and Inequalities Year 2 Social and Cultural Life Research Practice Critical Perspectives on Justice Punishment, Power and the State Options* Debates and Conflicts in Criminology Cross-cultural Criminology Community Engagement: Theory into Practice Policing and Society Final Year Dissertation Contemporary Studies in Crime and Justice Violence and Society Options* Criminology of Borders Global Issues: Crime, Power and Harm Critical Addiction Studies for Criminology *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L611
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 18 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT