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Criminology

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Brighton
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Criminology examines the world of crime, exploring how it’s tied to social issues, the media, prisons and the courts.

As a criminology student, you will challenge what people think about crime and justice, and learn to understand offenders while acknowledging the impact on victims and communities.

You will also have the chance to do a voluntary work placement in the local community, gaining hands-on experience and making connections that can jumpstart your career.

This course is perfect if you are curious about the real-world impacts of crime and want to make a difference in society.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Policing and the prison system and the social construction of crime and (in)justice from a global perspective are some of the fascinating subjects the course covers.

  • Learning is a varied mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, and independent learning activities and research.

  • Varied assessment methods - in the first year, assessment is split between essays and exams; the second and final year consist mainly of coursework.

  • Join a vibrant community – the programme area sits within the School of Humanities and Social Science, all based in one building.

  • Expert teaching team with varied expertise and who are published and esteemed in their research areas.

  • Opportunity to take a placement to give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers

  • Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals

  • Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities.

Modules

Year 1
Doing Social Research
Criminal Justice Matters
Imagining Crime and Criminals
Theories of Crime
Criminology in Action
Crime, Justice and Inequalities

Year 2
Social and Cultural Life Research Practice
Critical Perspectives on Justice
Punishment, Power and the State
Researching Social and Cultural Life

Options*
Debates and Conflicts in Criminology
Cross-Cultural Criminology
Community Engagement: Theory into Practice
Policing and Society

Optional Placement Year

Final year
Dissertation
Contemporary Studies in Crime and Justice
Violence and Society

Options*
Criminology of Borders
Global Issues: Crime, Power and Harm
Critical Addiction Studies

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Brighton

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28/09/2026

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:
L611
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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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:
L611
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points

A level - BCC - BBB

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

Access to HE Diploma - M: 18 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Review our English Language requirements https://www.brighton.ac.uk/international/applying-here/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/index.aspx

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.

At Brighton we recognise that not everyone's background provides the same advantages, and we know that grades are not the only indicator of potential.

If you meet our contextual admissions criteria we will make you an offer which is at least 16 UCAS points lower than our standard offer. You may also be eligible for additional financial and practical support from us through the Brighton Boost cost of living support package.

Learn more on the University of Brighton 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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
EU£17250Year 1
International£17250Year 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 fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.

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