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Criminology

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Investigate, scrutinise and understand the causes, consequences and responses to crime with our Criminology degree.

  • A programme of study which focuses on criminological, sociological and psychological perspectives of crime.

  • Examines crime, justice and punishment at local, national and transnational levels of society.

  • A theoretical and applied approach to criminology to develop your knowledge and skills.

Criminology explores the causes, motivations and patterns of crime. In addition to improving our knowledge and understanding of crime, criminology also considers responses to crime and informs policies and practices in policing, law, criminal justice and punishment.

With our Criminology degree, you'll study crime from a variety of approaches, gain practical and relevant experience, and develop transferable skills that you can take into a range of careers and employment sectors.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BA/BSc (H) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Application codes

Course code:
382M
Institution code:
B20

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

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Application codes

Course code:
382M
Institution code:
B20

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 and 13 other sociology courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Bath Spa University, 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 .
CCC Most common
  1. ABB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDE
  4. Lowest grades

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

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69 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

88 Go onto work and study

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