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BA Criminology
Course Aims
Key Facts
Mode: Campus-based
Entry Requirements: ABB at A-Level or equivalent
Fees: £9,000 (UK/EU) per year, Scholarships available, see our Undergraduate Finance page .
£11,450 (International) per year, see our International finance page.
Course Start Date: October 2012
Length of Course: 3 years
The BA in Criminology is a three year, full-time campus-based degree programme. It focuses on issues such as: the motivations behind criminal or deviant behaviour; contemporary methods of policing; the workings of the criminal justice system, and policy development and practice around these key issues. You will have the opportunity to study criminology from a range of perspectives: social, historical, legal, political, and psychological.
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Why Study Criminology at Leicester?
If you choose to study criminology at the University of Leicester you will be joining a thriving and internationally-renowned department. Leicester is one of the very few universities in the country to have its own department exclusively dedicated to researching and teaching criminology, and our students benefit from learning in an environment that is home to some of the UK's leading criminologists.
Next step: Read more about what makes Leicester a good place to study criminology
Next step: Read what our students and recent graduate have to say about the BA Criminology
Come and Visit Us
We encourage all prospective students to visit the University if possible. Even if you already live in Leicester, an organised visit to the campus will allow you to find out more than you ever could from a book or website. The University of Leicester holds a number of Open Days throughout the year. These are an excellent opportunity to take a tour of the campus, view the accomodation and find out about the BA Criminology programme.
Next step: Book your place at the next open day
Further Information
If you require further information about the BA Criminology programme please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. You can also download a pdf of our BA Criminology brochure or request to be sent an information pack and prospectus in the post by following the link below.
We understand that choosing a degree programme and university is a difficult decision so please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Department if you have any further questions. Please contact Hema Patel, BA Course Administrator:
- Tel: + 44 (0) 116 252 3946/2458
- Email: criminology@le.ac.uk
Next step: Request an information pack and prospectus
