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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: M930

Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Lancashire
Preston, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,325Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Lancashire, the BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course Overview Do you have an enquiring mind? Are you interested in why people commit crime or become victims of crime? If so, then this course could be for you. International tuition fees are £17,325 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology
Criminal Justice Systems and Processes
Theories of Crime and Deviance
Victimology and Victim Support
Policing and Law Enforcement
Criminal Behaviour and Psychology
Sentencing
Punishment and Rehabilitation
Research Methods in Criminology
UCAS Code:M930
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,325

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,300

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Lancashire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£20,000£25,000
5 years£19,500£25,500£30,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Lancashire

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