About Criminology Bsc (hons) in University of Sunderland

What makes an act a crime? Who is a criminal? Why do people commit crime at all? How do they stop offending? What makes someone vulnerable to victimisation?

Criminology is the study of crime and criminality within society. It is a diverse area of study which includes exploring: criminal justice policy; the criminal justice system and its practitioners; social inequality, and the relevance of demographic attributes such as gender, ethnicity and race, sexuality, mental health and social inequalities to crime and victimisation. Its focus is to understand the causes and consequences of crime and how we manage and respond to it as a society. This BSc (Hons) Criminology course explores the key issues and debates around crime and victimisation in society today. You will cover topical and dynamic content, reflecting current issues, policy and practice within the criminal justice system. 

We provide extensive opportunities for you to volunteer and gain career-relevant experience, to ensure you graduate with the transferable skills, broad knowledge-base and critical awareness that studying Criminology provides. You will take part in continuous training to become a social researcher - which is a valuable extra skill to have for future employment. Those who study BSc (Hons) Criminology want to work with some of the most vulnerable and dangerous people in society and we will help to equip you with the skills to do it. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :overall score of 6.0 and at least 5.5 or higher in each component

University Of Sunderland Highlights

University Of Sunderland Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) requires you to have a budget of at least £1,000 per month to study in inner London boroughs, and £ 800 per month to study outside London boroughs.

Application Processes

he UCAS code of the University is S84.

• Application Fees: 18 GBP
• Deadline: As the University offers an enormous number of Courses, the deadline for applying for every course varies.
• Documents: Here is the list of Documents you will need while applying for the University.
  • Complete Application
  • Academic Transcript
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Financial Statement
  • GMAT/ GRE score (For Graduates)
  • Visa Certification
  • Copy of Passport

English Language Proficiency Qualifications Accepted

If an International Student applying for the University is from a nation where English is the First Language, it is required to Qualify in any of the Given Examinations as a minimum.

1. IELTS: A overall Score of 6.0 (with at least above 5.5 in each Component)
2. Pearson Test of English Academic: A minimum score of 56 with not less than 51 in each Skill.
3. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: A grade of C or above.
4. Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A grade of C or above.

If you have any other Qualifications, then you can contact the International Office for Advice or any Queries.

Email I’d: International.enquires@sunderland.ac.uk

Visa Requirements for International Students

• There two kinds of Visa you can apply for studying in the UK.
  • Tier 4 General Student Visa: You can apply for this Visa if your Course duration is for more than six months. The Student can apply for this visa if he/she is over 16 years old. Tier 4 Visa
  • Short Term Study Visa: This Visa is for Short term courses. The validity of Visa is normally for a period of Either six months and eleven months.