BSc (Hons) Criminology and Law at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Develop skills that enhance your employability in various fields, such as data analysis and interpretation, how to evaluate legal evidence and write reports, present reasoned arguments and make ethical judgements. We will build your knowledge of criminology from a range of different perspectives and empower you to succeed on your own terms. If you want to build your knowledge of both law and the context within which it applies and affects positive and negative results in society, this course is perfect for you.

Faculty: Psychology and Criminology | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our course, you will be able to combine the study of criminology with the study of law. This specialism will give you the opportunity to critically examine legal aspects of the criminal justice system. Core modules include Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Making Sense of Society, Punishment, Justice and Victims, Criminal Law, Media, Communication and Society, Social Justice, Crime, Harm and Power in Late Modernity, Contemporary Social Research, Contemporary Criminology, Law of Tort, Property Law, Comparative Criminal Justice Policy, Dissertation, Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Optional modules include Human Rights and Social Justice, Family and Child Law, Leisure, Culture and Space, Cybercrime, Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System, Environment and social justice.

Career pathways

Our Criminology programme is a springboard for entry into probation and related roles in the criminal justice system, whether that’s in the police, the court, probation, prison or crime related research organisation. Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course at BNU. Roles include probation services, national security, police force, cybercrime and prevention, criminal justice, law and forensics.

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Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, including demonstrating the necessary knowledge and understanding, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, however may be offered the four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year. UCAS code CWAL.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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