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Criminology with Foundation Year at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

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

Open days

8Nov
University of Bedfordshire - Luton Open Day
Undergraduate
8Nov
University of Bedfordshire - Bedford Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Criminology offers a dynamic exploration of crime, justice and society. You examine why individuals offend, how crime is controlled and how criminological theories apply to real-world contexts. The course builds a strong foundation in criminal behaviour, justice systems and offender rehabilitation. After studying these core topics, you can then tailor your learning through optional units aligned with your interests and career goals. These include areas such as youth justice, cybercrime, data analytics, probation, and serious and organised crime (which covers gangs, terrorism, homicide and hate crime). Graduates of this course are well-prepared for a variety of career paths within the UK. Foundation Year In the foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years. Facilities and specialist equipment

  • Simulated scene-of-crime laboratory designed as a modern flat to replicate real-world crime scenarios
  • Mock custody suite
  • Modern library with extensive range of physical and digital resources
  • Bespoke lecture theatres, presentation rooms, group study spaces and socialising space
Partnerships and collaborations
  • We have robust associations with criminal justice stakeholders, local councils, companies, and voluntary sector and practitioners, which open up opportunities for volunteering and work placements in the community or in practice.
Your student experience Put theory into practice through voluntary work and simulated crime scenarios embedded into the course units. Benefit from our links with local charities and volunteering organisations (Victim Support, Youth Offending Team, Luton Women’s Aid and Luton Women’s Centre), Luton Council and Bedfordshire Police as well as regular industry visitors and guest speakers such as experts from HMP Wells and local police forces. Gain specialist knowledge thanks to subject-relevant field trips to The Old Bailey and Royal Courts of Justice. Develop your research skills and ability to make sound judgements based on in-depth knowledge. Specialised learning support and guidance from academic success coaches. Explore your commitment to the principle of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. Interact with local charities, policymakers and community influencers with our #SASS Change Maker initiative, which aims to increase awareness of and response to topical societal issues.

Modules

Areas of study may include:

  • Introduction to criminology and criminal justice
  • Law, society and crime
  • Identities, inequalities and human rights
  • Crimes of the powerful
  • Prisoners, probation and offender rehabilitation
  • Youth, gangs and serious violence
  • Terrorism and cyber-terrorism in a global context
  • Applied data analytics for social scientists
Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.

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:
L4FY
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

There are no qualification requirements for this course.

Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

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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

For information on the 2025 fees and scholarships please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Criminology with Foundation Year at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS