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Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

  • Preston, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Lancashire campus

About the program

Four-year BA in criminology and criminal justice with a foundation year.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts in Criminology and Criminal Justice with Foundation Year. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: the foundation year covers academic skills for higher education
  • Rights and debating
  • Introduction to law and policing
  • Criminology and sociology
  • And family.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to criminology
  • Law and policing degrees

Curriculum

  • Four-year route. The foundation year covers academic skills for higher education
  • Rights and debating
  • Introduction to law and policing
  • Criminology and sociology
  • And family law issues
  • Before progressing to the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Lower entry grades than the standard degree: recognised upper-secondary qualification for your country
  • With the four-year route (integrated foundation year) for applicants who do not meet the three-year entry grades. English: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Recognised upper-secondary qualification by country, At the lower entry level set for foundation-year routes, Students without the grades for the 3-year degree

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.5
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 105
  • Cambridge 170
  • Institutional test 65%

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Qualification Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements for your country
  2. The English requirement and the deadline (January 2027 starts: application by 2026-11-30). Apply through UCAS (institution code C30) or the university online application system. Provide academic transcripts
  3. English test evidence and a personal statement. Interview or audition only where the course page requires it. Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit (2026-12-07 for January 2027). Receive your CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,750 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPreston Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Law and Policing
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria; availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.