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BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice Top-Up

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
University of Lancashire

Course summary

Have you recently completed an FdA or equivalent in criminology or uniformed public services? Are you looking to take your learning to the next step?

Our Criminology and Criminal Justice Top-Up degree explores crime and justice through sociology, psychology, politics, law and economics. With a widespread and growing interest in crime in our modern society, this course helps you develop an understanding of the criminal justice system.

Modules

Mandatory modules
Dissertation (40 credits)
Diversity, crime, and justice (20 credits)

Optional modules*
Crime at the movies (20 credits)
Human trafficking (20 credits)
Gender crime and justice (20 credits)
Prison and society (20 credits)

Assessment method

The course is delivered using a range of contemporary methods including traditional lectures, interactive lectures, workshops, seminars, debates, virtual learning and self-directed study.

The course is assessed using a range of methods; Essays, examinations, presentations, reflections and an 8,000-word dissertation.

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:
LL33
Institution code:
O10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants interested in applying to the BA (Hons) criminology and criminal justice must have competed the appropriate or equivalent course
Foundation Degree or
Diploma in Higher Education or a
Higher National Diploma at pass level in an appropriate subject Non-standard applications, industry professional qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrable the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are considered on an individual basis and applicants may be interviewed.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£8250Year 1
England£8250Year 1
Northern Ireland£8250Year 1
Scotland£8250Year 1
Wales£8250Year 1
Republic of Ireland£8250Year 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

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

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