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Criminology BSc
University of Leicester — Leicester, United Kingdom
Criminology BSc is a undergraduate Psychology course at University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £20,950 per year and starts in September.
Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Psychology · £20,950 per year
Intakes: September
Criminology at Leicester is ranked 15th in the UK (The Times UK University Rankings 2026), reflecting the strength of our teaching and research. You’ll learn from our lecturers whose work shapes national and international understandings of crime and justice. We’ve produced critical research that informed Ghana’s Parliament’s decision to abolish the death penalty for all ordinary crimes in 2023. We have also collaborated with the TRANSgrediendo Intercultural Collective to produce documentary films defending the rights of migrant transgender women, and developed one of the largest datasets on on
Modules
- Introduction to Criminology
- Criminal Justice in Action
- Victims of Crime
- Theories of Crime and Criminality
- Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Criminological Research Methods 1
- Criminological Research Methods 2
- Policing
- Organised Crime
- Criminal Investigations
- Youth Crime and Justice
- Society in Transformation
- Global Alternative Justice
- Terrorism
- Sex and Violence
- Preparing for your Research Project
- Student Research Project
- Violence
- Hate Crime
- Gender and Crime
- Criminal Justice and Mental Disorder
- Education and Social Justice
- Social Psychology
- Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
- Understanding Extremism: Causes, Actions and Solutions
- Crime, Boarders and Migration
- Green Criminology
- Citizens for Change
Careers
- HM Prison and Probation Service
- Home Office
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Sheffield Magistrates' Court
- The Police Service
- Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
- Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact)
- Shelter
Frequently asked questions
How long is Criminology BSc at University of Leicester?
Criminology BSc takes 3-4 years (Full-time).
How much does Criminology BSc at University of Leicester cost?
The listed tuition fee is £20,950 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.
When does Criminology BSc start?
Intakes: September.
What level is Criminology BSc?
It is a undergraduate course in Psychology.
What will I study on Criminology BSc?
Modules include Introduction to Criminology, Criminal Justice in Action, Victims of Crime, Theories of Crime and Criminality, Punishment and Rehabilitation and Criminological Research Methods 1.
What careers can Criminology BSc lead to?
Typical roles include HM Prison and Probation Service, Home Office, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Sheffield Magistrates' Court, The Police Service and Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid.