BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Develop an in-depth understanding of crime, justice and the legal system with our combined Criminology and Law degree.

Faculty: Bath Business School, School of Sciences | Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll be introduced to the key concepts, theories and issues of criminology, criminal law and criminal justice agencies and institutions. In your Law studies, you’ll gain a broad understanding of English legal systems. You’ll develop skills in case analysis and legal research methods.

Career pathways

A combined qualification in Criminology and Law will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in law and criminal justice, as well as closely-related fields such as social work, policing, crime prevention and security, probation and offender management, and community development. If you choose not to follow a career in law or criminal justice, the course gives you a range of transferable skills which you can use in a number of other sectors such as health and social care, charities, marketing, HR, teaching and the media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,170 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/MOD/CRIALAW_D

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