BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London

Programme overview

Criminology takes a social science approach by studying crime and exploring theories around criminal behaviour. If you're interested in the problem of crime in contemporary societies, our criminology and criminal justice degree is for you.

Faculty: Royal Docks School of Business and Law | Department: Department of Law & Criminology | Duration: 3/4 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development, Justice in Action: Introduction to Criminology, Criminological Theories: Trends and Debates, Academic Skills for Criminology, Enterprise – Idea Creation, Data and AI, Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning, Sustainability and Ethics.

Career pathways

This degree opens doors across policing, public services and the justice system. Graduates go on to work in roles like: Youth justice worker, victim support specialist or NGO advocacy role Our graduates work with organisations across policing, prisons, community safety and international development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual); BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics. English: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3/4 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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