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

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3 Years

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

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This programme prepares you for a career in the criminal justice sector - in the criminal justice system or in the wider field of offending behaviour.You’ll benefit from high quality criminology teaching, and also build a strong understanding of the social psychology behind criminal justice and offending behaviour.You’ll gain invaluable experience of working in the criminal justice sector; our Sociology and Criminology Division has strong links with industry, business and related socio-legal ...Read more

This programme prepares you for a career in the criminal justice sector - in the criminal justice system or in the wider field of offending behaviour.You’ll benefit from high quality criminology teaching, and also build a strong understanding of the social psychology behind criminal justice and offending behaviour.You’ll gain invaluable experience of working in the criminal justice sector; our Sociology and Criminology Division has strong links with industry, business and related socio-legal professions meaning you’ll benefit from unique placement opportunities.On graduation you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you, as well as the ability to undertake further study in areas such as law or psychology.

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WUSCA ranking:
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62/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
100th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
106th
What students say
M
McKenzie
06 Feb 24

I appreciate that there is support open at all times for students, there’s different avenues to go down depending on what support you need. Even though it’s a large university..Read more

N
Niha
07 Dec 23

I love the sense of community and diversity here. The support students get is great and I love coming to university. There is lots of extracurricular activities to take part in..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

MMM Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

As UCAS tariff to include at least one Scottish Advanced Higher

As UCAS tariff

96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 1 GCE Advanced Level or an equivalent qualification and GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.

As UCAS tariff

As UCAS tariff plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

96 UCAS tariff points to include 5 Higher Level Subjects and Ordinary Level English at grade O4

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£19,560 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19,560 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19560 Per year

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M
McKenzie
06 Feb 24
Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)
I appreciate that there is support open at all times for students, there’s different avenues to go down depending on what support you need. Even though it’s a large university...
Read more
N
Niha
07 Dec 23
Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons)
I love the sense of community and diversity here. The support students get is great and I love coming to university. There is lots of extracurricular activities to take part in...
Read more
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University of Bradford
University of Bradford , Bradford

The University of Bradford is a modern institution with a 50-year heritage of delivering high-quality education and...

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Richmond Road Bradford BD7 1DP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Frizinghall  1.2 miles away
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