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Criminology BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate degree

This course is for 2021/22 entry. 2022/23 entry is also available.

Key information

This degree provides a thorough insight into crime and criminal justice. You will study criminality and policing, and explore our fascination with crime in popular culture. Through data analysis and research-led teaching, you’ll develop valuable skills for your future career.

Start date

September 2021

UCAS code

4T82

Duration

  • 3 years full-time
  • 4 years with placement or study abroad year

Institution

City, University of London

Location

Northampton Square

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

  • UK

    A Level:
    Typically A-level grades BBB, equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Studies are not accepted.
    IB:
    29 points (no specific subjects required)
    GCSE:
    A minimum of grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and Mathematics is required.
    BTEC:
    DDM required

    Other suitable qualifications

    • Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects
    • Advanced Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)
    • Scottish Advanced Highers
    • Welsh Diploma (plus appropriate A Levels)

    Access to Higher Education

    We welcome Access course applications from 'mature' students. These applicants will be considered on the basis of their own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application, this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.

    A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits, 45 Level 3 including at least 27 at distinction and the remaining 18 at merit. The Access qualification should be supplemented by at least a grade 4 (C) in Mathematics and English Language at GCSE.

    Don’t meet the entry requirements?

    If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.

    INTO City, University of London

    INTO City, University of London offers pathway programmes in a range of academic subjects and English language to help you prepare for degree-level study at City. You’ll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.

    Learn more about the International Foundation in Humanities and Law. and the International Foundation programme in Business and Economics with Society and Culture

    INTO City courses are validated by City, University of London providing assurance of the quality and standards of education.

    Kaplan International College (KIC) London

    City works in partnership with KIC London to provide a range of preparatory courses for international students. KIC London courses offer comprehensive support to students - including regular one-to-one tuition. Students who successfully complete the KIC London Foundation course at the required level have a guaranteed progression route to City, University of London degree courses.

  • Zimbabwe

    The Zimbabwe GCE A Level is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Zambia

    The School Certificate / General Certificate of Education.

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Vietnam

    Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Uzbekistan

    Uzbekistan Certificate of Secondary Education.

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ukraine

    Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education.

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Uganda

    Advanced Certificate in Education (UACE) is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • USA

    Three Advanced Placements tests or three SAT Subject tests or a combination of the two

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • UAE

    Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate Examination)- students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Turkey

    The Devlet Lise Diplomasi considered only for certain degree programs and only from certain secondary schools in Turkey.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Tunisia

    Secondary certificate.

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Thailand

    Mathayom Suksa 6 (Senior High School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Tanzania

    Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Taiwan

    Senior High School Leaving Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Junior College Diploma

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Switzerland

    Federal Maturity Certificate/Maturitatzeugnis/Cantonal Maturity Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Sweden

    Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Sri Lanka

    Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level).

    Considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Spain

    Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato.

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • South Korea

    Korean High School Diploma students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • South Africa

    The National Senior Certificate will be accepted for direct entry to certain undergraduate courses normally

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Slovenia

    Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Slovakia

    Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Singapore

    Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like-for-like basis.

    Polytechnic Diploma students considered for year 1 or year 2 entry on a case-by-case basis depending on subjects taken and CGPA.

    Please contact Admissions to confirm your eligibility and the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Serbia

    Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Saudi Arabia

    Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Rwanda

    The Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-level)

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Russia

    The Attestat o Srednam Obrazov

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Romania

    Diplomă de Bacalaureat. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Qatar

    Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Portugal

    Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the rquirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Poland

    Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Pakistan

    Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Oman

    Thanawaya (General Education Diploma) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Norway

    Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (VVO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Nigeria

    Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Netherlands

    Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Morocco

    The Moroccan Diplôme du Baccalauréat/Attestation du Baccalauréat

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Mexico

    Titulo Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Mauritius

    The CIE A Level sat in Mauritius is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels sat in the UK.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Malta

    Advanced Matriculation and Matriculation Certificate Examination are comparable to A Levels with the same grading system as UK A levels.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Malaysia

    Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.

    Senior Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) considered for direct entry. Typical grade requirements range between BBBBBB and AAAAAA.

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Luxembourg

    Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Lithuania

    Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Lebanon

    Lebanese Baccalaureate - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Latvia

    Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.

    Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kuwait

    Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kenya

    Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Kazakhstan

    Certificate of Completed Secondary Education.

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Jordan

    Thanawaya (Certificate of General Secondary Education) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Japan

    Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Senmonshi (vocational degree), Jun-Gakushi (associate degree) and Tanki Daigaku Shuryo Shoshois (Junior College Certificate of Graduation) considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Italy

    Diploma de Esame di Stato. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ireland

    Irish Leaving Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Indonesia

    Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Diploma III & IV students considered for year 1 entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • India

    Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard) – CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu boards.

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Iceland

    Stúdentspróf. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Hungary

    Érettségi. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE).

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Greece

    Apolytirion plus two Pan-Hellenic examinations or two A levels. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.

    Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Ghana

    Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Germany

    Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.

    Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • France

    Diplôme du Baccalauréat. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Estonia

    Gümnaasiumi loputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate).

    The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Egypt

    Certificate of Nile International Secondary Education

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Denmark

    Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Czech Republic (Czechia)

    Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.

    Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Cyprus

    Apolytirion plus Pancyprian examinations. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Croatia

    Maturalna svjedodzba (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Columbia

    Bachiller Académico/Technico

    Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • China

    Senior High School Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.

    Gaokao students with exceptional grades considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Canada

    Canadian High School Diploma (all Provinces). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.

    Visa requirements

    International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

  • Cameroon

    The Cameroonian GGCE is normally considered like for like with UK A levels.

    Visa requirements

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Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

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Course overview

Studying alongside our research-active academics, you’ll learn about crime, policing, victims, media representations of crime, youth crime and more. You’ll also understand how criminality, victimisation and crime control relate to social issues such as class, gender, ethnicity, politics and the economy.

Our London location puts you at the heart of UK justice, with access to key criminal justice institutions such as the Central Criminal Court (the ‘old Bailey’), three police forces and numerous prisons.

  • Develop methodological expertise to analyse crime and justice data, and engage with key criminal justice policy debates
  • Build your studies around your interests, with our wide choice of elective modules
  • Learn from academics who are internationally acknowledged as leading researchers in their field
  • Boost your employability with an optional work placement year
  • Develop highly sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills, thanks to our strong links with City’s Q-Step Centre
  • Opt onto a Q-Step quantitative methods pathway: benefit from a heightened focus on data skills, a workplace Data Placement in Year 2, and an optional international work placement.

Accreditation

  • Q-Step. A step-change in quantitative social science skills. Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, ESRC and HEFCE.

A particular strength of the BSc (Hons) Criminology at City is that the degree is part of the City Q-Step Centre, a centre of excellence devoted to developing the data literacy and quantitative methods skills of undergraduate social scientists.

Structure

Course content

During your three years, you’ll develop a nuanced understanding of crime and criminality, alongside strong data literacy skills.

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Placements

Year 1

Study core modules designed to provide a firm foundation in criminology, sociology and statistics, preparing you for future research activity.

  • Introduction to Criminology (15 credits)

    This module provides an introduction to key issues, perspectives, and debates in criminology, and focuses on ‘structural’ approaches to understanding crime and criminal justice.

  • Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics (15 credits)

    Numbers are everywhere: in the media, in political and policy debate, in advertising and in social research. This module helps you develop a critical approach to statistical claims and the analysis of quantitative data.

  • Producing Social Data (15 credits)

    This module provides an introductory overview of the processes involved in the production and collation of large scale data sets. The focus will be mainly be on social surveys although other sources of large scale data will also be discussed.

  • Criminal Justice (15 credits)

    This module provides an introduction to key perspectives, policies and practices in criminal justice. You will examine different theories and models of criminal justice and explore how these theories shape the state’s reaction to criminal offending and victimisation.

  • Sociology in Action (15 credits)

    The module provides an introduction to some of the main areas of research and debate in contemporary sociology. A wide range of contemporary topics are explored, including class, ethnicity, race and racism, crime, sexuality, identity, work, family, sport, education and social change.

  • Researching Society: Qualitative Methods (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to qualitative research methods in the social sciences and is a core module designed to prepare you with the basic research skills to conduct research in sociology, criminology and media studies.

  • Contemporary Criminological Controversies (15 credits)

    This module provides an introduction to contemporary debates in criminology and their global, technological and personal implications. We will explore how these phenomena arise and are sustained as well the responses of those tasked with the administration of the Criminal Justice System.

  • Academic and Professional Practice (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to the key skills required for a successful academic career and enables you to see how this will fit with your longer-term life-goals. The first term focuses on academic practice and the second on professional practice.

Year 2

Deepen your understanding of the subject with core modules covering data analysis and topics relating to crime and justice. Complement this with three electives modules from a wide selection.

  • Violence (15 credits)

    This module provides an overview of the key issues and current debates in criminology and criminal justice such as criminological perspectives on violence and criminal justice policy, violence control, politicisation crime and the future of violence, criminal justice and social control.

  • Gender and Crime (15 credits)

    This module enables you to understand feminist and gendered perspectives on criminology and criminal justice. For example, women’s and men’s differential contact with the criminal justice system and the processes leading to, and the consequences of, discriminatory practices.

  • Key Issues in Criminology (15 credits)

    This module covers a) key issues and debates in criminology and criminal justice b) criminological perspectives on crime, social order and the criminal justice system c) current thinking on criminal behaviour and crime control and d) alternative forms of crime and social control.

  • Penology (15 credits)

    This module introduces key sociological perspectives on punishment in modern society. It will enable you to develop your understanding of the sociology of punishment, and some of the moral, economic, cultural, political and social factors that shape punishment in modern society.

  • Victimology (15 credits)

    The aim of the course is to allow you to develop an in depth understanding of criminal victimisation, and some of the economic, cultural, psychological, political and social factors that shape both the phenomenon and the response to it.

  • Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Data (15 credits)

    This module develops your understanding of the fundamentals of statistical data analysis. It enables you to apply appropriate statistical methods to data analysis on a criminology topic of your choice and present your results in a meaningful way.

  • Qualitative Analysis of Social Research Data (15 credits)

    This module will equip you with the skills to employ qualitative methods in your dissertation. It allows you to deepen your understanding of various qualitative methods, how to apply these and their limitations to a substantive area of your choice.

  • Understanding Social Change (15 credits)

    This module examines some of the most consequential changes that have taken place in recent decades such as the emergence of modernity and how this has brought about new forms of social inequality, identities and patterns of social conflict.

  • Contemporary Social Theory (15 credits)

    This module focuses on the development of social theory in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. As well as social order, social reproduction, and social transformation, we explore some of the key ideas and theories which have made and remade sociology.

  • Sociology of Race and Racism (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to sociological research and scholarship on race and racism. We will outline and critically evaluate the emergence of modern ideas about race and racism, and explore processes that have shaped racism in Britain.

  • Gender and Society (15 credits)

    This module provides an overview of some of the main social processes that shape gender relations in contemporary societies. We describe and assess major accounts of the processes of becoming 'men' and 'women.'

  • Visualising Society (15 credits)

    This module helps you develop a visual approach to using data in social science. It will help you interpret graphical representations of data and develop meaningful and useful graphics as you communicate.

  • Transnational Social Movements (15 credits)

    This module provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of transnational social movements, and enables you to assess their nature and impact in respect of a wide range of contemporary global political issues.

  • Security Studies: Conceptual Approaches (15 credits)

    This module provides you with a comprehensive overview of the main conceptual approaches to international security, and the contribution of these approaches to the analysis of a number of contemporary international security threats, challenges and conflicts.

  • Security Studies: Contemporary and Emerging Issues (15 credits)

    This course provides you with the opportunity to critically engage with some of the more pressing international security issues in today’s world and explore existing solutions to contemporary international security issues.

  • Humanitarian Communication (15 credits)

    This module examines how we understand and explain faraway disasters. We’ll explore the background to and evolution of foreign reporting, how the activities of NGOs are reported, the emergence of citizen journalism and role of the media in relief efforts.

  • Developmental Psychology (15 credits)

    This module provides an understanding of theory and research in the field of child development, develops your ability to reflect critically upon the nature of theories of child development, as well as the methods used in developmental psychology

  • Social Psychology (15 credits)

    This module provides a) a critical overview of theory and empirical work within social psychology b) an understanding of contemporary questions in social psychology c) an ability to reflect critically upon different social psychological theories and empirical research.

  • Personality and Differential Psychology (15 credits)

    This module explores theories of personality, the notion of intelligence, ways of measuring intelligence and personality, extremes of normality and the concept of abnormality as well as theories of learning and models of personality.

  • Work Placement (15 credits)

    This module offers you a tailored opportunity to work towards future employment in a sector of your choice. It enables you to build on skills and knowledge gained on your degree course as well as transferable skills from past work or activities

  • Social Action Project (15 credits)

    This module a) provides an introduction to principles of social action research, active citizenship and applied learning b) an understanding of the transferability of sociological learning c) enhances employability through supporting you to undertake practical activities and group work in the community.

Year 3

Draw on the research expertise in the department to study current issues at the cutting edge of current thinking. Complete a dissertation to showcase your skills and interests.

  • Sociology Project (45 credits)

    This module is designed to expand and compound your knowledge of research methods and sociological theories and support you in the delivery of your third year project.

  • Crime, Culture and the City (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to advances in research on urban crime and culture. We will consider 150 years of relevant scholarship as well as cutting-edge developments in research and theory that illuminate contemporary debates and controversies.

  • Property and Crime (15 credits)

    The majority of crime results from the illegal acquisition of property. This module examines the various offence types that fall within this significant category, including: burglary, shoplifting, fraud, robbery, and vandalism as well as the varied motivations for these crimes.

  • Policing (15 credits)

    This module explores the shifts that are taking place in policing and security. From role and function, to the socio- criminological context within which contemporary policing happens, to operational methodologies and the issues that will define the future of policing.

  • Criminal Behaviour (15 credits)

    This module develops an understanding of a) why and how human behaviour is criminalised b) types of criminal behaviour and the processes through which people become defined as criminals c) different methods of controlling criminal behaviour and the future forms of such behaviour.

  • Youth Crime (15 credits)

    This module introduces the origins and development of youth justice, enables you to discuss and analyse youth and childhood within a sociological and criminological context, develops your understanding of youth crime and introduces you to emergent and contemporary issues in youth crime.

  • Global Migration Process (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to a key sociological and global phenomenon. Its aim is to allow you to develop a global and in depth understanding of migration processes.

  • Applied Multivariate Analysis (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to some commonly used techniques of multivariate data analysis from simple arithmetical procedures to more complex model-based approaches. We will discuss the choices that have to be taken at every step of data processing, and their implications.

  • Education, Skills and the Job Market (15 credits)

    This module introduces the sociology of work and education and explores the relationship between higher education and work. It examines the role of education in society and how educational experiences, skills, knowledge and credentials relate to the labour market and the work process.

  • Poverty: What counts? (15 credits)

    This module introduces the conceptualisation of poverty in the UK, how to critically evaluate different approaches to the quantitative measurement of poverty and the practical measurement of such approaches using SPSS, the social surveys most commonly used to measure poverty in the UK

  • Culture, Race, Difference (15 credits)

    This module will explore contemporary debates on race and racisms with a particular focus on how their dynamics are played out through the realm of culture. You will be encouraged to critically evaluate theoretical and policy debates around race, racisms, difference and culture.

  • Political Communication (15 credits)

    The course introduces you to the role of political communication in the political process, examining various aspects of government information policy and the relation between government, the media and the public.

  • Interrogating Consumer Culture (15 credits)

    This module explores how consumer culture shapes the character of contemporary life. It examines a variety of ways of comprehending the significance of consumer culture: for example, as ritualised exchange, commodity fetish, identity performance and/or environmental problem.

  • Global Politics of Forced Migration (15 credits)

    In relation to displacement and forced migration this module enables you to a) think critically about policy and operational practice b) analyse different conceptual approaches c) understand responses such as humanitarian assistance, repatriation and resettlement d) appreciate the role of the international community.

  • The Theory and Practice of Conflict and Peace (requires either IP2024 or IP2025) (15 credits)

    This module provides an introduction to how national decision-makers and diplomats have pursued war and peace since the early twentieth century with the aim of applying theory to illuminate key historical cases.

  • Justice, Law and History (30 credits)

    Justice, Law and History

  • Criminal Justice (15 credits)

    This module aims to a) help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice process b) examine the application of criminal justice policy and c) provide you with an understanding of what the human sciences can tell us about the law.

  • Judgement and Decision-Making (15 credits)

    This module a) provides you with an understanding of psychological research in the field of judgment and decision making b) develops your ability to reflect critically upon different psychological theories c) introduces you to approaches to judgment and decision making from other areas of cognitive science

  • Organisational Psychology (15 credits)

    This module explores ways in which managers and employees manage motivation, behaviour and development and places individual and organisational behaviour in the broader context of social, economic and political forces.

  • Introduction to Clinical Psychology (15 credits)

    This module provides you with an overview of the field of clinical psychology, therapy, and the different specialities in which Clinical Psychologists work.

  • International Marketing of Culture (15 credits)

    In this module you will examine established and developing global and digital markets for culture as a means of learning about how cultural products, cultural workers, cultural artefacts and cultural brands are marketed in physical and digital forms.

  • Work and Workers (15 credits)

    This module considers the ways in which work and our understandings of it are changing. It will allow you to reflect on your own experiences of work, while introducing you to key sociological arguments and theoretical developments.

  • Criminal Justice in Crisis (15 credits)

    This module focuses on emerging developments and key areas of ‘crises’ in the criminal justice policy field. It will enable you to evaluate research on, and critically discuss, key issues in the politics of crime control in both their historical and contemporary contexts.

  • Leisure, the Body and Deviance (15 credits)

    The aims of the module are to address knowledge and seek an understanding of the body in the contexts of leisure and deviance with particular reference to violence, drugs, risk, pain and injury.

  • Global Media Industries (15 credits)

    This module introduces you to the discipline of international communication and aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the global media industries.

  • Digital cultures (15 credits)

    This module explores the roles new communication technologies— in particular digital media, social media, and the Internet—play in the transformation of cultural, economic, political, and social structures and practices.

Placements

You have the opportunity to undertake a work placement between the second and third years. If you opt onto a Q-Step pathway you will do a workplace Data Placement in Year 2 and have the opportunity to do an international placement between Year 2 and 3.

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  • BSc Criminology

Teaching and assessment

We teach Criminology through lectures, interactive sessions, practical computer lab workshops and small group seminars, supported by a personal tutorial system. Lectures provide commentary and explanation of key content areas.

Small-group seminars develop your understanding by inviting you to raise questions and participate in the debate and by providing guidance for further study. Computer labs develop your skills in the production and analysis of data.

You are encouraged to undertake extensive reading and independent study in order to understand the topics covered in lectures and classes and to broaden and deepen your knowledge of the subject.

For the third year dissertation, you will receive supervision and the Dissertation module provides you with the opportunity to develop research methods and writing skills.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The balance of assessment by coursework (assessed essays and assignments) unseen examinations and a final year project will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:

Assessment

Year 1
Written examination: 25%
Coursework: 75%
Year 2
Written examination: 12%
Coursework: 88%
Year 3
Written examination: 34%
Coursework: 66%

Overall workload

Most contact hours will take the form of lectures, interactive sessions, practical workshops and small group classes, supported by a personal tutorial system. The number will decrease as you progress and you become more able to direct your own learning. Approximate study time based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:

Workload

Year 1
Scheduled learning: 14%
Independent learning: 86%
Year 2
Scheduled learning: 12%
Independent learning: 88%
Year 3
Scheduled learning: 10%
Independent learning: 90%

Fees and funding

Fees for year 2021/22

UK

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£15,700

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2021/ 22 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Funding options

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

  • Fee waivers are available for this course.
  • Means tested support is available for 2021/22 entry.

Future finance loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval for further details please visit our finance pages.

Career

You will develop expertise in crime and criminality that is relevant to a variety of professions concerned with criminal justice and crime reduction, including:

  • the police
  • the prison service
  • offender management
  • youth justice
  • community safety.

This degree is part of City Q-Step, a centre of excellence devoted to developing your data literacy and quantitative methods skills. These skills are highly sought-after in a range of careers.

Your degree also includes options from other departments, including law, psychology, politics, media, culture and society, which increase employability in a range of fields upon graduation.

How to apply

Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

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You can apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website.

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You can apply to up to five universities or institutions on the form. The UCAS code for City, University of London is C60.

Please take care to enter the correct course code when applying, particularly for subjects with a Foundation year or with BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) options.

UCAS has implemented an 'invisibility of choices' policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each institution can see only their entry and not those of other institutions you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities.

You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £23 application fee. If you want to apply to City, University of London only, you can make a single choice application at a reduced rate of £12.

For enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office

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When to apply

Your application for entry in September 2021 should arrive at UCAS between September 2020 and 29th January 2021. Applications that arrive after 29th January 2021 will be considered only at City's discretion.

Contacting UCAS

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Our students

Second year BSc (hons) Criminology student Robyn shares her experience of studying at City University London and her advice for future students. 3 minutes
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Dr Gemma Birkett

Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Department of Sociology

Dr Carrie Myers

Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology

Department of Sociology

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