This course shares its first year with our Criminology & Forensic Studies and Criminology & Law courses. After your first year you can choose to change to one of these courses if you enjoy them.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
Throughout your time with us we’ll support you in setting and achieving your goals. We will develop your skills, encourage you to become enterprising, boost your employability and become a leader. BNU gives you an opportunity to develop your interest in criminology and learn what it takes to gain a career you really care about.
We have everything you need to feel welcome, with our student union ranked 2nd in the UK (NSS 2022) you will have no trouble feeling at home here. Our university is close to all the main attractions of London so the capital is within easy reach, We are perfectly suited if you want to commute to university while remaining close to friends and family or you want to explore London.
In addition to all these great benefits to studying at BNU, your Criminology course has some great benefits, with a passionate teaching team made up of former industry professionals, professional facilities and staff with links to organisations that keep us current and up to date with the latest research and statistics, and provide a gateway into the profession for many of our graduates.
What facilities can I use?
Our criminology programme has a wealth of opportunities for you to get stuck into thanks to our diverse range of facilities. You can get access to a simulated crime scene and learn how to collect forensic evidence or have the opportunity to test your own theories and get to grips with VR, police interviews and more. We have a full range of facilities that can help prepare you for whatever career you choose to pursue within criminology.
Our library is packed with all the information you need for your assessments and there’s plenty of room to knuckle down for some quiet study. Whilst studying with us you will also use our AppsAnywhere web service, which provides access to many of the software applications you use for learning and studying. AppsAnywhere can be used from your own device or from a University owned PC or laptop, from any location.
What will I study?
On the core criminology specialism, you take a more holistic approach to criminological practice. Our modules are cutting edge and cover issues such as crime, criminals, criminal behaviour, corrections, human social behaviour, origins, organisations, institutions and the development of human society. These issues are all discussed within a scientific and evidence-based framework. Criminological theories are applied to potential practice scenarios throughout the degree.
Career Prospects
Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation. Have a look at our Careers and Employability pages to find out more.
Our Criminology programme is a springboard for entry into probation and related roles in the criminal justice system, whether that’s in the police, the court, probation, prison or crime related research organisation. Some of the careers you could pursue include:
probation services
national security
police force
cybercrime and prevention
criminal justice
law and forensics
Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course at BNU.
Year one
Core
Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Making Sense of Society
Policy and Society
Media, Communication and Society
Punishment, Justice and Victims
Social Justice
Year two
Core
Crime Harm and Power in Late Modernity
Employability and Professional Development
Contemporary Social Research
Contemporary Criminology
Social Diversity: Race, Gender and Sexuality
Optional Modules
Ethical Issues in Social Science
Leisure, Culture and Space
Year three
Core
Comparative Criminal Justice Policy
Dissertation
Optional Modules
Cybercrime
Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Environment and Social Justice
Radicalisation
Criminology is a subject that focuses on various scientific and philosophical theories regarding crime. Your course examines a diverse range of scenarios which you may encounter working in a criminal justice or a related organization by drawing upon information from different sources in which both crime and social life are debated.
Assessments vary according to modules and are designed to test your understanding of the modules. Some of the ways you will be assessed include:
reports
exams
presentations
workshops
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Buckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
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Our decision-making process is not just about grades; we assess the entire application, including personal statements, relevant experience and where appropriate portfolios. Within our Contextual Offer Scheme, we strive to embrace students whose educational and social backgrounds may have influenced their academic journey.
This underpins how we champion an inclusive community that transforms lives.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15910 | Year 1 |
| International | £15910 | Year 1 |
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Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.
For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
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