BSc (Hons) Criminology at University of Winchester

Programme overview

At Winchester, we believe that understanding crime means critically engaging with the wider social, legal, and ideological forces that shape it. We go beyond the textbook to explore real cases, real issues, and real solutions. You will challenge your assumptions, examine the causes of crime, confront its consequences, and investigate how justice can be made fairer, smarter, and more effective.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September | Location: Winchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice, Perspectives of Criminology and Victimisation, Crime, Culture and Media, Criminological Identities. Year 2: Criminological Research, Violence and Society, Policing and Approaches to Crime Prevention. Year 3: Independent Project/Placement, Punishment and Desistance

Career pathways

A Winchester criminology degree prepares you to lead and shape the future of justice. Rooted in critical analysis and real-world application, our programme develops the intellectual agility, ethical awareness, and transferable skills demanded across a wide and evolving sector – from traditional justice roles to emerging opportunities in digital innovation and policy reform. Employers increasingly seek graduates who can think critically, analyse complex issues, communicate clearly, and adapt to change.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. 0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry) We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Oxford ELLT, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT. UCAS course code L370.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/5b0dd10d-c5b3-139e-693e-d7923c1fc2f9

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