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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Applied Criminology
Canterbury Christ Church University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Criminology course at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,000 per year |
| International | £17,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M900
Here's what Canterbury Christ Church University says about its Applied Criminology course.
Should we legalize street drugs? What should we do when children commit crime? How can we improve rehabilitation and reduce crime? Studying criminology at Canterbury Christ Church University involves exploring answers to some of society’s biggest questions. Our applied focus encourages you to explore problems and challenges related to crime, harm and justice but also to develop sustainable solutions.
The course adopts a broad perspective, examining crimes ranging from murder to environmental harm. You’ll explore the complex cycles of violence which can make groups vulnerable to both victimisation and violent offending and the impacts of mental health and trauma on individuals and society.
You’ll learn about who commits crime and why, how the criminal justice system treats victims and why the law criminalises some harmful behaviours but not others. Our interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on the intersections between crime, justice and society, examining how broader social issues such as power, discrimination and inequality underpin crime, social harm and crime control and contribute to injustices.
Professional accreditation
The Applied Criminology course adheres to and is guided by the Criminology Benchmark Statements, which define expectations as part of the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.
Specialist facilities
Our Hydra Suite offers students, staff and other professionals the chance to take part in immersive simulations of real-life natural decision-making. This innovative system is among the most cutting-edge of its kind, and is used to train practitioners working within fields such as criminal justice, government, and the emergency services.
Location
This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Source: Canterbury Christ Church University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Law, Criminal Justice and Policing
Location
Main Site | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/applied-criminology
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Canterbury Christ Church University students who took the Applied Criminology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Canterbury Christ Church University. These students are taking Applied Criminology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | D | |||||
| History | D | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Applied Criminology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
69%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
13%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Administrative occupations
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Canterbury Christ Church University graduates who took Applied Criminology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£28.8k
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 Applied Criminology.
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
Discussions
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Our Open Days are a great opportunity to get a feel for the University and decide if CCCU is the place for you. You’ll have the chance to discuss your area of interest with our expert tutors, view our amazing facilities, and hear from current students.
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