About BA (hons) Criminology in Bournemouth University

Delve into the social study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. Understand crime and investigate the ways that it relates to areas such as social inequality, as well as different sections of society.

Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU?

• Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime
• Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour
• Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare 
• Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience
• Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.
• This course is ranked 14th in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. You’ll be career-ready with 85% of our graduates in employment or further study after 15 months. 

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.