BA Criminology at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

The Criminology BA at Birmingham explores the causes and consequences of crime, justice, and societal responses. You’ll develop the skills to understand, challenge, and transform the criminal justice system, creating real-world change for a fairer society.

Department: Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Social Psychology, Wrongful Conviction, Mental Health and Society, Professional Development, Policing Migration: victims, villains and global border regimes, Social Policy, Inequality and the Life Course, Power, Control and Resistance.

Career pathways

The Criminology BA at the University of Birmingham offers a wealth of career opportunities. Whether your passion lies in criminal justice, social policy, law, or research, this program provides the essential skills to make a significant impact in the real world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB. IB: 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all considered. Number of A levels required: 3. Number of A levels required: 3. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 26,220 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/792a9634-a5c7-45c7-8f2c-02a83537a8fc

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