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Criminology at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

5Jul
University of Portsmouth Open Day
Undergraduate
6Sep
University of Portsmouth Open Day
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12Oct
University of Portsmouth Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Overview Shape the future of justice with a Foundation Degree in Criminology. Explore crime, law, and social issues from fresh perspectives while developing essential skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis. You'll investigate the causes and consequences of crime, understand justice system policies, and gain real-world insights into crime prevention and rehabilitation. With opportunities to progress to a full degree or step straight into careers in law enforcement, social services, or community safety, this course is your gateway to making a meaningful impact. Graduate ready to influence change and build a career in the dynamic world of criminology This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page

Modules

Year 1 Core modules -Academic Skills - 20 credits -Crime and Society - 20 credits -Criminal Justice - 20 credits -Foundations of Criminological Research - 20 credits -Foundations of Criminological Theory - 20 credits -Psychology for Criminologists - 20 credits Year 2 -Core modules -Crimes of the Powerful - 20 credits -Criminological Research for Change - 20 credits -Evolutions in Criminological Theory - 20 credits -Policing and Society - 20 credits -Punishment and Penal Policy - 20 credits -Victims and Victimology - 20 credits

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:
L317
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
City of Portsmouth College
Campus code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic59An overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7272 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II with a Pass in all 4 components

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

**Undergraduate fees for 2025 entry will be available shortly.** For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
Criminology at University of Portsmouth - UCAS