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Criminology (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

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.

Assessment method

Asessment may include essays, reports, presentations and examinations. You will receive feedback to support your development, with assessments becoming more independent as you progress.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
LM11
Institution code:
B56
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DDD

T Level
P

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 72

Plus GCSE English grade C/grade 4 (equivalents accepted).

Access to HE Diploma

72 UCAS points - As per UCAS tariff

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

72 UCAS points plus English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4 or English B at HL5 with no subskills below 5 or SL 7 with no subskills below 6

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP

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.

English language requirements

GCSE English grade C/grade 4 (equivalents accepted).

Historical entry grades data

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£5760*

* 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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