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Bachelor of Criminology

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year research master's in Criminology completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Criminology in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in criminology in research master concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Independent research project in Criminology guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels
BTEC or T-levels assessed on the UCAS Tariff ; IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for most degrees. Source: undergraduate entry requirements page
archived 2026-08-30.

Accepted academic background

A-levels, International Baccalaureate, BTEC, T-levels or equivalent international secondary qualifications, Assessed on the UCAS Tariff, Some courses require specific subjects, Portfolio or interview

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Prior Qualification Documents
Passport Identification
English Proficiency Evidence if Required
Program-Specific Supporting Documents

How to apply

Check the course page entry requirements and English requirement
IELTS 6. 0 with 5. 5 in each component for most degrees. Apply through UCAS with BU institution code B50 and the course code. UCAS charges its own fee. Ask the International Admissions Team about deferred
second-year or final-year entry if relevant. After an offer
pay the non-refundable 5
000 GBP deposit before a CAS is issued. Use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,635 - £24,150 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Lansdowne Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Business and Law
Department	School of Law and Society
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.