Criminology BA (Hons)
Lancaster University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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**Why Lancaster?**- Study a thought-provoking degree which looks critically at crime and examines issues through a social justice lens- Shape your studies with optional modules covering an array of insightful areas from drugs and sex crimes to organised crime- Benefit from an exceptional level of support from tutors who listen to your ideas and help you develop as a criminologist- Create industry connections with our network of professionals at NGOs, charities, the police, and other criminal ...Read more


Why Lancaster?

- Study a thought-provoking degree which looks critically at crime and examines issues through a social justice lens- Shape your studies with optional modules covering an array of insightful areas from drugs and sex crimes to organised crime- Benefit from an exceptional level of support from tutors who listen to your ideas and help you develop as a criminologist- Create industry connections with our network of professionals at NGOs, charities, the police, and other criminal justice agencies- Get specialist career advice – open your eyes to the different options and discover how to get thereExplore theories and perspectives that attempt to explain today’s most pressing issues, from crimes of the powerful to human rights. Studying criminology at Lancaster, you’ll graduate with the skills, experience and contacts you need for a rewarding career within the criminal justice system and beyond.


New perspectives and new ideas

Taught by world-leading academics at our prestigious Law School, our criminology degree is intellectually challenging and exciting. You’ll hear about our research first-hand and untangle the complex relationship between society, crime, and the criminal justice system.You’ll look critically at the social, cultural, political, and economic contexts of crime and criminal justice, as well as viewing challenges through a social justice lens. To understand the bigger picture, we encourage you to branch out to other subject areas like law or sociology through a wide choice of optional modules.


Opportunities everywhere

Creating new connections is vital to your future. We’ll introduce you to professionals at NGOs and charities, as well as local criminal justice agencies such as Lancashire Police and HMP Lancaster Farms.Employers value experience. That’s why we’ll help you find voluntary work. Our students have previously been offered opportunities with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Lancashire Constabulary's Special Constables.We offer a wide range of diverse opportunities and try to ensure that all students can access the opportunities that interest them, however please note that places are limited on some schemes and modules.

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
65/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
What students say
S
Scarlett
08 Dec 24

The campus is absolutely beautiful and there are so many great places to study or socialise. The location of the university is slightly inconvenient as it can take a while to get..Read more

M
Minty
05 Dec 24

The campus is the best part about the university, everything's all together...Read more

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ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

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with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

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Scarlett
08 Dec 24
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The campus is absolutely beautiful and there are so many great places to study or socialise. The location of the university is slightly inconvenient as it can take a while to get...
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05 Dec 24
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The campus is the best part about the university, everything's all together....
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Lancaster University
Lancaster University , Lancaster

Lancaster University is a highly rated public research university that stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation....

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Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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