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Criminology
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- University of Suffolk
Course summary
Criminology is an academic discipline with strong roots in Sociology, Psychology, Law, Social Policy and Philosophy, and offers a number of robust theoretical and empirical debates. https://www.uos.ac.uk/courses/ug/bsc-hons-criminology
Through engaging in these debates students will gain the very important undergraduate skill of critical and will be challenged to seek answers to fundamental questions such as:
• What is crime?
• Why do people commit crime?
• Why and how do we punish offenders?
• Are we all equal before the law?
• How does the Criminal Justice System, and institutions such as prisons, work?
• How do we prevent crime?
Criminology is an inherently reflexive discipline as it deals with public issues that have a contested value basis. To this end, students will be introduced to a variety of research methods and ethical considerations, so that they can challenge and understand the limitations and ambiguities of research.
Excellent links with Suffolk Constabulary, local magistrates, the Crown Prosecution Service and the probation service. Regular guest speakers who are practitioners that work in the field with either victims or offenders.
As a Criminology graduate, you will be well equipped with advanced skills and the confidence to thrive in a variety of roles.
Benefit from small class sizes, helping you strengthen your learning and employability.
The Times Good University Guide 2023
Criminology at the University of Suffolk is ranked
11th out of 88 for overall subject ranking
6th for teaching quality and
2nd for Graduate prospects
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Suffolk
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 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:
- L370
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk
- Campus Code:
- I
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Suffolk 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
29 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:
- L370
- Institution code:
- S82
- Campus name:
- University of Suffolk
- Campus Code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants are expected to hold GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above.
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language. |
English Language https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/english-language-tests
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15090 | Year 1 |
| International | £15090 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £15090 | Year 1 |
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