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Criminology with Law BA (Hons)

Bournemouth University

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Bournemouth University
UCAS CODE: L375

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This new course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.


Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at BU?

- Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice- Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services- Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare- Choose from either an optional 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or an optional 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. With this degree, you'll achieve a broad knowledge of the law and legal systems is particularly valuable for careers within the criminal justice system, or related sectors, such as policing, prisons and probation services. It also presents postgraduate study options.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,700per year

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University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    55th

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Poole, BH12 5BB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    53rd out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    114 55%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    16th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    44th

    11

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