27Jun
UndergraduateThis course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The BA Criminology with Year Abroad, at Birmingham, explores the causes and consequences of crime, justice, and societal responses. You’ll develop the skills to understand, challenge, and transform the criminal justice system, creating real-world change for a fairer society. With expert teaching and hands-on learning, you’ll critically engage with real-world issues, from crime prevention to rehabilitation. Graduate ready to shape policy, influence justice, and build a career that addresses the challenges within the criminal justice system. Reasons to study this course:
- World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
- Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.
- Year Abroad Opportunities: Gain global perspectives and cross-cultural skills by studying at an overseas university, enhancing your employability and broadening your academic and personal horizons.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore innovative solutions with insights from criminology, social policy, sociology and beyond.
Modules
For details of the module structure of this programme please visit our website: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-policy/criminology-year-abroad.aspx#CourseDetailsTab
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- M902
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT