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Social Policy and Criminal Justice (with Foundation Year) - BSc

University of Bedfordshire

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UCAS CODE: L652

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science - BSc

  • Location

    Luton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Social Policy and Criminal Justice is designed for students with or without a professional background in social policy and criminal justice who aspire to support, practice and manage transformative criminal justice projects in a range of environments including central and local government, the third sector, social enterprises, consultancy and business. It is also intended for professionals who want to approach leadership in criminal justice with a strong grasp of data-driven decision-making, policy and practice issues which inform policymaking and governance in the criminal justice system. The course provides the knowledge and skills to navigate the changing landscape of criminal justice.You will develop a sound training in subject specific skills, knowledge and professional values and practice, together with the skills required for lifelong learning so you will be well prepared for continuing development in your chosen career. There is an emphasis on the applied nature of social policy and criminal justice that will help you thrive in a range of professional roles in your community locally, nationally or internationally, for example, probation, prisons, youth justice, policing, security.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Bedfordshire

  • University League Table

    130th

  • Campus address

    Luton, University Square, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JU, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    109th out of 112 2

    26th out of 35 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    106 45%

    90th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    98th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    22nd

    13
  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    22nd

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.54 88%

    1st

    14

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