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Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year

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Course summary

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Course summary:

  • Experience award-winning teaching recognised by the British Society of Criminology.

  • Gain experience at the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.

  • Develop expertise in criminology, sociology, social justice and global human rights

  • Improve your employability through work placements and international study opportunities.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminological and sociological perspectives, on the causes and consequences of crime, the criminal justice system and societal structures. Through this interdisciplinary approach, you'll gain an understanding of human behaviour and societal dynamics. You’ll graduate with a broad foundation for careers in criminal justice, social justice and related sectors.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Criminology/BA-Honours-Criminology-and-Sociology-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 64

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:

CC at A Level
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma, with at least 45 level 3 credits.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent, and Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

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Additional entry requirements

Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

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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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

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

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

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