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BA (Hons) Criminology (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Ready to see the world of crime and criminal justice differently? Join us to unpick theories and perspectives that explore today’s most pressing crime-related issues. You will study a wide range of topics and have the opportunity to connect with local agencies such as the police and the prison service.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Explaining Criminology, Exploring the Criminal Justice System, Crime and Popular Culture, A Brief History of Crime and Criminology, Doing Criminology: How We Know About Crime. Year 2 core modules: Criminological Thought, Measuring Crime, Understanding Criminological Fieldwork. Year 3 core modules: Your Year Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Prisons, Punishment and Society.

Career pathways

Our Criminology degree creates opportunities to work in a wide array of exciting and impactful careers, offering the chance to work at the intersections of justice and social change. Alongside real-world experience, you’ll gain the professional skills that employers value.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB. Access to HE Diploma: 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 21 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DM, or A level at grade C plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BC plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 30 overall with 15 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Merit overall. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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