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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    City CampusC

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Explore why people commit crime, the cause and effect of deviant behaviour, and the response of society.

There's more to crime than just "guilty or innocent". What are the social and psychological factors behind it? Who decides what we outlaw? How do we offer help, and change behaviour? Develop the personal and professional skills required for careers addressing crime and society.As part of this course, you’ll:- Explore crime as a vast political and cultural topic that concerns and affects everyone- Be introduced to a range of perspectives on crime and its impact on society- Develop a solid grounding in the theories that sit at the core of criminology- Cultivate a deeper understanding of our current responses to crime with a view to helping shape more effective policies and legislation in the future- Develop the academic, personal and professional skills needed to forge a successful career in a variety of roles, whether you want to work with offenders, the victims of crime or in organisations tasked with reducing offending


Learn from experts

Each of your modules will be taught by an expert staff member working at the forefront of criminological theories. Their expertise includes theories of policing, prostitution studies, domestic violence, sexual offending, as well as race and crime. Through our guest lecture series, a range of practitioners share their insights and professional experience. Past speakers have included representatives from the probation and police services.


Why study Criminology at Leeds Beckett University...

- 94% of students on BA (Hons) Criminology were positive about the availability of specialist facilities- 94.6% of BSc (Hons) Criminology graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation


- Work-Based Learning in Criminology module - engage with the practice of criminology in a ‘real world’ context through a period of work-based learningNational Student Survey 2023

Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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UCAS Points : 112

A minimum of 72 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.

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University information

Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

  • University League Table

    66th

  • Campus address

    Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, Leeds, LS1 3HE, England

Leeds Beckett is a global university, with an alumni community based in 174 countries around the world.
LBU degrees are available to study in-country in Botswana, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore and Vietnam.
International students can apply for scholarships and receive in-country application support in China, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Qatar, and Vietnam.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    61st out of 101 32

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    118 57%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    50th

    21
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.88 78%

    35th

    38

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