The BA Criminology with Year Abroad, at Birmingham, explores the causes and consequences of crime, justice, and societal responses. You’ll develop the skills to understand, challenge, and transform the criminal justice system, creating real-world change for a fairer society.
With expert teaching and hands-on learning, you’ll critically engage with real-world issues, from crime prevention to rehabilitation. Graduate ready to shape policy, influence justice, and build a career that addresses the challenges within the criminal justice system.
Reasons to study this course:
World-Class Expertise: Learn from leading academics in a top research-intensive university.
Real-World Impact: Tackle pressing global challenges like inequality, health, and education through a dynamic curriculum.
Year Abroad Opportunities: Gain global perspectives and cross-cultural skills by studying at an overseas university, enhancing your employability and broadening your academic and personal horizons.
Interdisciplinary Approach: Explore innovative solutions with insights from criminology, social policy, sociology and beyond.
Placements: Apply learning in real-world settings through optional placements, gaining practical experience and industry insights.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
Start dates
28/09/2026
Application codes
Course code:
M902
Institution code:
B32
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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 6 other sociology courses
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For University of Birmingham, 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.
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BBB
Most common
BBB Most common
A*AA
Highest grades
BCC
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
82%
82% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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64%
64 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
84 Go onto work and study
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