BA (Hons) Criminology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Our Criminology degree tackles the problems of crime, deviance, victimisation and social harm in a high quality programme that makes the subject exciting and intellectually challenging. Criminology involves the study of complex issues of crime and criminal justice. Criminologists play an important role in the criminal justice system.

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

What you will study

The first year of your course provides an introduction to exploring ‘crime’ in its social, historical and political context. Getting to grips with the key concepts in criminology and its wider social scientific roots is dealt with in year one to ensure an easy transition to years two and three. Compulsory modules in year one include Sociological Theory, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society 1, Social Change and Social Policy in Contemporary Society 2: Changing Inequalities, Becoming a Social Researcher, Introduction to Crime and Society, Questioning Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

We will help you develop a range of social scientific, analytical and communication skills, along with a variety of transferable skills valued by employers across various industries—including media organisations, local government, charitable organisations, the criminal justice system and the commercial and financial services sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB Applicants may only offer ONE of the following A Levels: General Studies OR Citizenship Studies OR Critical Thinking.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. Must be in one of the following subjects: Applied Human Biology Applied Law Applied Psychology Applied Science Business Business Accounting and Finance Computing Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Forensic and Criminal Investigation Health and Social Care ICT Information Technology Public Services Sport Sport and Exercise Science Strategic Management and Leadership Travel and Tourism Uniformed P; IB: 30 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £14,000 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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