Criminology with Police Studies BA (Hons)
Leeds Trinity University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Leeds City Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Do you want to delve into the causes of crime? Are you fascinated by the inner-workings of the Criminal Justice System?Choose Criminology with Police Studies to immerse yourself in the field of criminology, while learning about the key issues relating to the policing profession.You’ll explore a range of subjects relating to both disciplines, from police investigation, policing sexual exploitation and community policing, to debates about rehabilitation and punishment.The modules you study will ...Read more

Do you want to delve into the causes of crime? Are you fascinated by the inner-workings of the Criminal Justice System?Choose Criminology with Police Studies to immerse yourself in the field of criminology, while learning about the key issues relating to the policing profession.You’ll explore a range of subjects relating to both disciplines, from police investigation, policing sexual exploitation and community policing, to debates about rehabilitation and punishment.The modules you study will help you to understand the theories that have informed the disciplines of criminology and police studies. You’ll also develop your research skills by working on research projects.Your employability is our biggest priority, so we offer a range of modules that will prepare you for a variety of careers. You’ll also put theory into practice during your professional work placements. We have great links with employers in the fields of criminology and police studies, which will give you the chance to gain degree-relevant work experience.By the time you finish your studies, we aim to have helped you to become a confident, articulate, knowledgeable and critical graduate with a set of transferable skills that will make you ready for a range of graduate roles.


Professional work placements

We’ll work with you to find placements that give you experience in the type of role you’d like to work in, whether that’s with a charity, in a school, on a community project, in a youth setting or working with victim support organisations.


Graduate opportunities

Your degree will give you the knowledge and transferable skills for careers in the police and associated policing professions, education, social work, the third sector, social services, youth offending teams and a variety of roles within the Criminal Justice System. You could also consider postgraduate study within the field of criminology.

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WUSCA ranking:
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98/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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92nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
116th
Sociology
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100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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104 - 136 Grades / Points required

GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above.

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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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

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Students from Northern Ireland

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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

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Students from Channel Islands

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£12,000 per year

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£12,000 per year

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£12000 Per year

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