This integrated programme is designed to prepare and support you for a career in the criminal justice sector and related fields. From the moment you enrol, you will begin developing the knowledge and skills needed to understand crime, justice and offending behaviour.
In the first year, you will build a strong foundation for studying at university level. You will develop key academic and professional skills such as communication, critical thinking and independent learning, while exploring contemporary issues affecting people, communities and society. Through project work and practical activities, you will develop your skills in research, analysis and problem-solving.
As you progress, you will explore criminology in greater depth, including the social and psychological factors that influence offending behaviour. You will study crime, justice systems and responses to crime, while developing a strong understanding of theory and practice.
The programme includes opportunities to develop professional and employability skills, including work-related learning. This prepares you for careers in criminal justice and related fields, as well as further study.
In the first year of the programme, you will build a strong foundation for studying criminology. You will develop key academic skills while exploring crime and justice in society. Through project work and practical activities, you will develop confidence in research and analysis.
Teaching takes place through lectures, seminars and workshops, supported by a range of learning activities. You will be supported to develop your academic skills and approach to learning.
As you progress, you will explore criminological theory, research methods and applied topics. You will develop your ability to analyse crime and evaluate responses to it.
Asessment may include essays, reports, presentations and examinations. You will receive feedback to support your development, with assessments becoming more independent as you progress.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
University of Bradford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
If you are a mature applicant (aged 21 and over), you will be eligible to apply for this course with level 2 qualifications (or GCSE equivalents). You will also need to provide a written statement, and will be interviewed as part of the process.
Please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@bradford.ac.uk or 01274 236088 if you have any queries regarding your application.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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* 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.
UK: £5,760 for the foundation year and £9,790 per year thereafter.
The University of Bradford will charge home rate tuition fees up to the maximum allowed by the UK Government.
Should the UK Government choose to increase the maximum tuition fee allowed in the second and subsequent years of your course, the University will raise tuition fees in line with UK Government policy and approvals.
Email:admissions@bradford.ac.uk
Phone:0808 1969 129
Email:admissionsmls@bradford.ac.uk
Phone:01274 236088
Email:admissionsmls@bradford.ac.uk
Phone:01274 236088
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