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Criminology at University of Winchester - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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5Jul
University of Winchester - Open Day (2026 entry)
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13Sep
University of Winchester - Open Day (2026 entry)
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11Oct
University of Winchester - Open Day (2026 entry)
Undergraduate

Course summary

Crime is a compelling subject, constantly in the news and dominating our screens. This engaging degree explores local, national, and global aspects of criminology, providing you with a wide range of interdisciplinary skills. You will examine key perspectives on crime and the criminal justice system, from policing to global terrorism and cybercrime. Course Highlights

  • Learn from a teaching team with extensive practitioner experience, offering genuine insight into the criminal justice system.
  • Become involved in real casework on cold cases and case reviews, providing unique practical experience.
  • Engage directly with crime-related professionals, agencies, and organisations to deepen your understanding.
  • Opportunities for field trips to places such as Belfast and Turin.
  • Benefit from interactive and practical teaching approaches that bring theory and practice to life.
  • You will have the opportunity to become a member of The British Society of Criminology.
Learning Style You are primarily taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team and the wide range of services available to you within the University. Over the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving, and analysis with the support of staff. Our Connections Our Criminology course provides opportunities to engage with practitioners and professions related to criminology and the criminal justice system. Historically, visiting lectures, volunteering, and work-based modules have provided direct contact with and experience of work in contexts such as the police service, prison, probation, and community-based organisations and agencies. The course has also historically included experience working on the Innocence Project, which introduces live cases of criminal appeals.

Modules

For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.

How to apply

14Jan

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:
L370
Institution code:
W76
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing (exemption from part of a programme) based on previous study are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are required to provide transcripts. confirming the module titles and grades they have already achieved, as well as module handbooks and/or programme specifications showing the learning outcomes of the modules completed.

International applicants

We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications and use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to confirm their equivalence.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Criminology at University of Winchester - UCAS