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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology course at De Montfort University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at De Montfort University. These students are taking Criminology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | D |
| English Literature | D |
| Law | E |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L390
Here's what De Montfort University says about its Criminology course.
Examine the impact of crime on society and become empowered to question, challenge, and reshape the systems that surround it.
This course brings together sociology, law, philosophy, and social policy to deepen your understanding of criminology in today’s world—locally, nationally, and globally.
You’ll develop essential, transferable skills such as critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and reflexivity, preparing you for impactful careers across criminal justice, social justice, and advocacy sectors. From foundational theory to real-world application, this course equips you to confidently address the complexities of social change and contribute meaningfully to society.
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Study at an SDG Global Hub: DMU is the only university in the UK to be a global hub for one of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals - SDG 11, Sustainable Communities and Cities.
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Industry-informed learning: Be taught by experienced criminologists with strong professional links to the British Society of Criminology and other criminal justice organisations.
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Personalise your learning: You can choose from a range of optional modules including: Domestic Violence and Abuse, Animals and Criminology, Genocides and Mass Atrocities, and Alcohol and Other Drugs, Crime and Society.
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Become career ready: Our graduates thrive in roles such as probation service officer, detective constable, police officer, and business analyst - making an impact at organisations like His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, the Metropolitan Police Service, West Midlands Police, South Yorkshire Police, Lichfield District Council, and Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
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Tailor your degree: Undertake an independent research project shaped by your own interests, values, and career ambitions within criminology.
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Build key skills: Develop key personal, professional and criminological investigation skills that employers are looking for.
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Global experience: As part of DMU Global, previous students have studied state crime at Auschwitz, subcultures in Chicago, and genetic education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Health and Life Sciences
Location
Leicester Campus | Leicester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £16,800 per year |
| International | £16,800 per year |
The modules you will study
FIRST YEAR: Block 1: Studying at university Block 2: Principles of social research Block 3: Contemporary issues in Criminology Block 4: Journeys through justice
SECOND YEAR: Block 1: Explaining criminological issues Block 2: Communities of justice Block 3: TBC Block 4: Researching justice journeys
THIRD YEAR: Block 1: Planning social research Block 2: Justice in a globalised world Block 3: Emerging issues in Criminology Block 4: Final year project
How you will be assessed
Over the whole programme, there is a varied mix of assessment that incorporates diverse learning styles including: group presentations, case study analysis, reflective essays, essays, multiple choice exams, individual presentations, posters. There will also be a range of formative assessments including weekly knowledge checks through quizzes and similar variations. Moreover, to help students prepare their skills for future assessments in upcoming blocks, teaching activities will include those that connect to future assessments.
De Montfort University student reviews
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10 months ago
It was Covid, so not really the univeristies' fault. But Leicester made me feel unsafe all the time. It was not uncommon to see loud arguments and fights in public placements or be repeatedly harassed and followed for money in the street. Catcalling was so commonplace no women I knew walked alone.
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Cost of living in leicester is relatively cheap. I was charged full fees despite effectively being on placement during my final year.
Graduate
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I accessed autism support, faculty placement services and received some specific support from lecturers which was all of a high standard
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Facilities were excellent, computer labs well equipped, would've just been nice to get our subject-specific software on library computers as well as our dedicated studios.
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There was more they could've done - particularly with some niche subject-specific knowledge - but given the resources they did have and the existing knowledge of the staff, they did a great job.
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10 months ago
De Montfort has a great campus and good student support services. I felt like the quality of teaching on my course was of a good standard. Leicester as a city often feels unsafe when alone.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at De Montfort University
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 De Montfort University students who took the Criminology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
61%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
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?
86%
med
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
64%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at De Montfort University. These students are taking Criminology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about De Montfort University graduates who took Criminology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
73%
Say it fits with future plans
61%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
23%
Welfare Professionals
11%
Administrative occupations
9%
Business and public service associate professionals
7%
Protective service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from De Montfort University graduates who took Criminology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
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.
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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De Montfort University (otherwise abbreviated to DMU) is a diverse and dynamic university located in Leicester, UK. We are well known for our high rates of graduate employability, thanks to our Award-Winning Careers Team, and our dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards.
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