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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Criminal Justice course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 to 112 UCAS points at A2
Most popular A-levels studied
The Criminology and Criminal Justice course at University of Lancashire 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 |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Law | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Craft and Design | A |
| Government and Politics | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| Law | C |
| History | C |
| Craft and Design | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M930
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Criminology and Criminal Justice course.
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. Discover the political, personal and social aspects of crime with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Why study with us
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The School has working partnerships with organisations such as Lancashire Constabulary, the Criminal Justice System, the National Health Service, the Probation Trust, and more.
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Criminology at the University of Lancashire ranks 2nd in the North West for Research Quality. (Times Good University Guide)
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We offer option modules on our Criminology courses, so you can tailor your degree to your interests.
What you'll do
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Gain a deep insight into the political, personal and social aspects of crime. Our teaching uses a wealth of cutting-edge research, delivered by award-winning research staff.
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You can customise your learning with optional modules to hone in on areas of interest and your career aspirations.
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You’ll enjoy student led conferences and guest visit speakers from many different sectors. These include the Lancashire Constabulary, Armed Services, the Criminal Justice System, Social Services, Magistrate and Crown Court Services amongst others.
Future Careers
Two thirds of our students will follow career paths connected with their degree. Graduates have found work in UK Border Agency, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Local prisons, Drug schemes, Educational institutions and Youth offending teams
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Lancashire.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Law and Policing
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Criminal justice
• Criminology
Start date
21 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 |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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Rates are pretty good
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Support is great
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Criminology and Criminal Justice course at University of Lancashire 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
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
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?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
low
How well organised is your course?
72%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
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?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
high
Teaching on my course
89%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
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?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
75%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
65%
low
How well organised is your course?
70%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
74%
low
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
90%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
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?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Student information
The Criminology and Criminal Justice course at University of Lancashire 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
We have no information about graduates who took Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Criminology and Criminal Justice - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£25.2k
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 and Criminal Justice.
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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University of Lancashire open days
If you’re looking to start university, you’ll know that the best way to find out what it’s really like is to visit in person.
The University of Lancashire is holding open days on –
Undergraduate
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Saturday 20 June, 9am-3pm
Preston – Sunday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Postgraduate
Preston – Wednesday 18 March, 4-7pm
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Wednesday 3 June, 4-7pm
Source: University of Lancashire
