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Criminology at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS

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

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27Jun
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Course summary

Immerse yourself in criminology as you explore the causes and effects of crime, societal responses, and the criminal justice system in this exciting degree. Explore the social, cultural, and political contexts of crime, key criminological theories, and the criminal justice process on this thought-provoking criminology degree. You'll also delve into the intersection of social factors with crime and victimisation, through current criminological research. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Explore crime as a vast political and cultural topic that concerns and affects everyone
  • Be introduced to a range of theories and perspectives on crime and its impact on society
  • Go beyond the ordinary: explore topics like desistence and recovery, terrorism, sexual offending, and the criminology of tattooing
  • Develop your research skills and conduct your own criminological research
  • Gain the skills for a successful career in the criminal justice sector, social services, and legal and policy roles through volunteering, placements, and practitioner skill-focused modules
Find out more Learn from experts The modules you'll study throughout your criminology course reflect our lecturers' active research interests, providing a rich teaching experience beyond textbooks. You'll learn from experts in fields such as anti-social behaviour, prisons, desistence, race and crime, and sexual offending. Our teaching staff are members of the university’s Centre for Applied Social Research and are actively engaged in research and policy. You'll benefit from insights and professional experience shared by guest practitioners as part of your modules. Past speakers have included police officers, magistrates, drug and alcohol practitioners, psychologists, and social workers. Building your future potential As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities. Why study the BA Criminology course at Leeds Beckett University?
  • 94.8% of BA (Hons) Criminology graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
  • Tailor your learning to your interests with a wide range of optional modules
  • Practical experience - you'll gain hands-on experience through placements and volunteering with our innovative employability modules
  • Innovative assessments - showcase your knowledge through diverse and creative coursework assessments
  • Global opportunities - enhance your learning experience with study abroad opportunities, including in the United States
Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Becoming a Criminologist
  • Criminological Theory
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Criminological Intersections
  • Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
  • Research & Employability Skills
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Criminological Futures
  • Dissertation or Extended Essay
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

How to apply

31Jan

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.

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

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 .

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Criminology at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS