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Sociology with Criminology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

In this degree, you will be introduced to a range of sociological and criminological approaches, theories and practices, providing a high quality academic grounding in the two disciplines.

How does crime affect our lives? How and why are certain behaviours categorised as a crime? Studying sociology with criminology will give you a sociological insight into the world of crime.

This degree explores the important and diverse subject of crime and deviance, combined with analysis of wider social processes through the discipline of sociology.

The BA Sociology with Criminology employs a cutting-edge, creative practice-based approach, which is highly innovative and distinctive to sociology at Leicester. Our Sociology with Criminology BA will provide you with a thorough grounding in research methods, theory and a variety of substantive topics. Throughout your degree you’ll be getting to grips with topical issues in contemporary society – based on areas where our academics are conducting pioneering research. You will develop skills you can transfer to your chosen career, including traditional academic competencies.

This degree brings together two of our internationally respected subject areas; Leicester was one of the first sociology departments to be established in the UK, and we have developed a distinguished and international reputation a wealth of experience in teaching and an enviable research pedigree. Criminology ranks 8th in the UK for teaching Criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2024). We are home to some of the UK’s leading criminologists and as such, you will benefit from a pure, focused and definitive education in the study of crime.

Flexibility underpins our degree structure, which means that you will get to shape your degree to suit your own interests and career aspirations. Whichever direction you choose, you will be taught by enthusiastic scholars who are keen to share their expertise with you.

Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website

Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L3M9
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

University of Leicester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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:
L3M9
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Contact the Admissions Team at study@le.ac.uk with details of the course you are studying including modules taken, previous qualifications obtained with grades (at GCSE and A level or equivalent), the reason for your transfer request.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBB

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

Access to HE Diploma

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team fro further information. cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

Scottish Higher

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

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

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

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

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

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

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

Scottish Advanced Higher

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Considered alongside other qualifications.

Extended Project

Considered alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: cssadmissions@le.ac.uk

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C (4) in GCSE English Language is also required.

T Level - M

Qualification accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

IELTS or equivalent is required. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help yo improve your English to the necessary standard.

For further details of our English Language requirements please see our website. https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria.

Learn more on the University of Leicester website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Leicester, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

99% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

57 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

This information will be updated as soon as the tuition fees for the academic year 2026/7 have been confirmed.

For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding

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