6Sep
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
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.
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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
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 56 points
A level - DEE - EEE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | An overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | 72 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity 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
Provider information
City of Portsmouth College
City of Portsmouth College
Tangier Road
Portsmouth
PO3 6PZ
Clearing contact details
Sign up for our Priority Clearing ServiceUniversity Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 15th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Friday 16th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 17th August - 10:00 - 14:00 Sunday 18th August - Closed Monday 19th onwards - 09:00 - 17:00 (09:00 - 16:00 on Fridays)