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Bangor University
Bangor (Wales)
LL57 2DG
Criminology
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor)
Course summary
This Criminology degree provides practical knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works as well as examining what causes people to commit crime and how they respond to punishment and other deterrents.
The degree aims to give you a firm grounding in the substantive, methodological and theoretical components of Criminology together with related aspects of the disciplines of law, sociology and psychology. Study the social, legal and political factors influencing crime, punishment and victimisation, and learn how agencies like the police, courts, prisons and probation manage offenders and prevent crime.
Gain a broad set of social research skills to understand and analyse some of society’s biggest issues. Specialist modules allow you to focus on complex areas of human behaviour such as drug abuse, interpersonal and domestic violence, and organised crime, and the social issues that influence them.
A degree in Criminology prepares you for a wide range of careers working for the agencies and organisations involved in enforcing the law, tackling and preventing crime, or improving personal safety.
‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.
Modules
Course Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- M934
- Institution code:
- B06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC-ABB
General Studies and Key Skills not accepted.
T Level
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
UCAS Tariff104-128
Scottish Higher
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
Access to HE Diploma
Accepted.
Extended Project
Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM-DDM
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM-DDM
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements and accept a broad range of qualifications. We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access, Cambridge Technical Diplomas and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diplomas. We also welcome applications from mature learners and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have completed) listed above, please contact us for advice: applicantservices@bangor.ac.uk
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements
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.
Bangor University is committed to widening participation in Higher Education (HE) and accepts students from a broad range of backgrounds.
To support students into Higher Education, we use a number of indicators to identify students who may be at a disadvantage in their ability to access Higher Education, in order to provide additional support.
Our admissions process involves assessing the entire application to make an assessment based on your grades and individual circumstances
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.
International students: We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026. More information on tuition fees and scholarships for International applicants can be found here: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/tuition
All fees stated may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date fees information please see our course pages.
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