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Bachelor of Criminology and Policing
London Metropolitan University
- London, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year Bachelors combining criminology theory with policing practice and investigation.
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
- Apply concepts and methods in Criminology and Policing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in problem solving and decision making
- Police powers. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Police officer
- Prison and probation officer
- Civil servant
- Crime intelligence analyst
- Firefighter
- Fraud analyst
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time course. Modules: crime place and justice
- Problem solving and decision making
- Police powers
- Criminal justice system and investigations
- Public protection
- Crime reduction and community safety
- Evidence-based police intelligence
- Applied criminology
- Future directions and a research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification
- Eg Advanced Diploma); GCSE English at grade C/ grade 4 or above
- Or Higher Diploma (or equivalent)
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualification (two or three A levels or equivalent, IB Diploma, BTEC, Access course) or equivalent overseas secondary qualification set per country on the country-specific pages; GCSE English (and Maths where required) grade C/4 or equivalent; Top-up courses need 240 credits from an HND, Foundation degree or equivalent international qualification (or years 1-2 of a degree) in a relevant subject
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge Duolingo 105
- Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking
Documents you’ll need
- Typically includes Passport or identity document
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification certificates
- Language proficiency evidence
- And completed application materials.
How to apply
- Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Holloway |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Sciences and Professions |
| Department | Law and Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | International Bright Futures Scholarship: automatic 5,000 GBP tuition reduction for new full-time international fee-paying students at London campuses (page states 2026/27 starters; September 2027 terms not confirmed) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
23 Nov 2026
9 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 23 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge Duolingo 105, Duolingo 105 (95 in Speaking.