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Criminology at University of Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

The Criminology BA at Birmingham explores the causes and consequences of crime, justice, and societal responses. You’ll develop the skills to understand, challenge, and transform the criminal justice system, creating real-world change for a fairer society. With expert teaching and hands-on learning, you’ll critically engage with real-world issues, from crime prevention to rehabilitation. Graduate ready to shape policy, influence justice, and build a career that addresses the challenges within the criminal justice system. Reasons to study this course:

  • World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
  • Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.
  • Interdisciplinary Learning: Combine insights from criminology, social policy and sociology to tackle pressing societal challenges.
- Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.

Modules

For details of the module structure of this programme please visit our website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-policy/criminology.aspx#CourseDetailsTab

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
M901
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay. For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Criminology at University of Birmingham - UCAS