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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University.
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UCAS Tariff
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Law | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Law | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Business Studies | C |
| English Literature | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L376
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course.
Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This new course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.
Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at BU?
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Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice
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Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services
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Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare
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Choose from either an optional 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or an optional shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience
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Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.
With this degree, you'll achieve a broad knowledge of the law and legal systems is particularly valuable for careers within the criminal justice system, or related sectors, such as policing, prisons and probation services. It also presents postgraduate study options.
This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.
Source: Bournemouth University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Business and Law
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Subjects
• Criminology
• Law
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| EU | £19,635 per year |
| International | £19,635 per year |
The modules you will study
During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Understanding Contemporary Britain | Law & Government. As part of the Degree, you will study Introduction to Criminology Theory | Key Themes and Perspective in Criminology | Introduction to Social Research | Crime and the Criminal Justice System | Criminal Law
Bournemouth University student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1st year student
1 year ago
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1st year student
1 year ago
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1st year student
1 year ago
Good support system in place.
1st year student
1 year ago
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1st year student
1 year ago
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bournemouth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
84%
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Teaching on my course
84%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
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How well organised is your course?
88%
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Learning resources
84%
med
Learning resources
84%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
76%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
81%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
61%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
65%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
69%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
low
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
66%
low
Student voice
66%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
The Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Bournemouth University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Legal professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Bournemouth University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£23.7k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23.2k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£34.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Bournemouth University courses are designed with direct input from employers, with many courses accredited by the biggest names in industry. Every student has the opportunity to get work experience as part of their course and opportunities for work, study or volunteering abroad too. Our courses have been recognised for the quality of student learning opportunities and support around your course too, so you’ll be well-prepared for your future, whatever it may be. What better place to find a balance with study and life than our beautiful cosmopolitan town, from Nandos to nights out and Beach days taking in some rays. There’s a Bournemouth to be discovered for everyone. Our award-winning nightclub, The Old Firestation, and end-of-year festival – the Summerball – all contribute to make your BU experience an unforgettable experience. Come and see us at an Open Day to discover why you #BelongatBU.
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