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Criminology at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

"Why do people commit crimes? Can anything be done to prevent it? How should offenders be punished? Criminology attempts to answer these questions through the exploration of the changing nature of crime and the workings of the criminal justice system. -Top 5 in the UK (The Times Good University Guide, 2024) -Home to The Institute of Criminal Justice Research (ICJR) -Study abroad opportunities in Brazil, Canada or China You’ll develop your research skills to analyse complex topics including criminal behaviour, victimisation, and the future of social control. Your modules will be underpinned by up-to-date research from the Institute of Criminal Justice which will support you to understand the relationship between criminal justice scholarship, and policy, and practice. With a research-led approach you will graduate with the skills you need to contribute your unique perspective to the field of criminology. Specialist modules will help you steer your degree to a range of professional careers opening the door to further research, or careers in public service, criminal justice and beyond. You can also gain work placements within the prison, probation, or the police, service."

Modules

On our Criminology course you will explore how the nature of crime and punishment changes around the world and over time. Some of the modules you may study include Criminology Psychology; Class Structure and Social Inequality; and Penology For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/criminology-degree-bsc#modules

Assessment method

We’ll assess you using: -lectures -classes and tutorials -coursework -individual and group projects -independent learning (studying on your own) Your assessment breakdown, year by year: Year 1 Written exam - 48% Practical exam - 0% Coursework - 52% Year 2 Written exam - 30% Practical exam - 0% Coursework - 70% Year 3 Written exam - 30% Practical exam - 0% Coursework - 70%


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
L611
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/criminology-degree-bsc


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5with no component below 6.0

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
International £22300 Year 1
EU £22300 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £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

The tuition fees for courses starting in September 2025 will not be confirmed until August 2024. The fees shown are applicable to 2024 entry and are for illustrative purposes only. Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Criminology at University of Southampton - UCAS