Course summary
Why do people commit crime? Explore everything from the cause and effect of deviant behaviour to the response of society on this exciting criminology degree. There's more to crime than just "guilty or innocent". What are the social and psychological factors behind it? Who decides what we outlaw? How do we offer help, and change behaviour? Develop the personal and professional skills required for careers addressing crime and society with this degree in criminology. 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 perspectives on crime and its impact on society
- Develop a solid grounding in the theories that sit at the core of criminology
- Cultivate a deeper understanding of our current responses to crime with a view to helping shape more effective policies and legislation in the future
- Develop the academic, personal and professional skills needed to forge a successful career in a variety of roles, whether you want to work with offenders, the victims of crime or in organisations tasked with reducing offending
- 96% of students on BA (Hons) Criminology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- 94.8% of BA (Hons) Criminology graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation**
- Work-Based Learning in Criminology module - engage with the practice of criminology in a ‘real world’ context through a period of work-based learning
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Becoming a Criminologist
- Criminological Theory
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminological Intersections
- Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
- Research & Employability Skills
- Criminological Futures
- Dissertation or Extended Essay
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
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 .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday