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BSc Criminology

University of Gloucestershire

Institution
University of Gloucestershire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
M900
Typical offer
A-level BCC, UCAS 120

Entry requirements

104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sociology, with a strong emphasis on criminology, criminal justice and social harm. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme culminates in an independent dissertation where students design and conduct their own research. One module involves collaborative work with external partners on real-world research projects.

Modules

  • Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society
  • Researching Crime and Society
  • True Crime
  • Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court
  • Globalisation, Discontents and Global Literacy
  • Digital Crimes and Social Harms
  • Crime, Harm, and Society: Key Perspectives
  • Developing as a Social Researcher
  • Crime Science
  • Rehabilitating offenders
  • Forensic Investigative Case Study
  • Forensic Techniques in Crime Scene Investigation
  • Environmental Harms
  • Crimes against Humanity
  • Criminology Dissertation
  • Policing Challenges: Power, Identity and Social Order
  • Riots, Protests and Social Movements
  • Homicide
  • Global and Organised Crime
  • Restorative Justice and Restorative Practice
  • Forensic and Applied Criminology
  • Crime Scenes: Evidence, Investigation and the Courtroom
  • Responding to Sexual Violence
  • Trauma-Informed Justice and Practice