BSc (Hons) Criminology at University of Chester

Programme overview

This dynamic, transdisciplinary course will prepare you to enter the real world of criminology and criminal justice. You will look at national, international and local crime and harm case studies to help you gain an understanding of a range of perspectives on society's key challenges, such as social inequality, violence, and mental ill health.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In Year 1 (Level 4), you will develop your understanding of the foundations of the Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as your academic and transferable skills to work towards graduate success. You will start to develop specialisms in criminal justice with a module focusing on youth justice. Core modules include Experiencing the Criminal Justice System, Key Concepts in Crime and Justice, Contemporary Youth Justice, Criminal Representations, Race, Ethnicity, Migration and Injustice, Mental Health, Risk and Justice, Social Science for Social Change, Crimes of the Powerful.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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