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Undergraduate BA (Hons)

# Criminology

Question crime. Challenge justice. Create a fairer future. Discover what drives criminal behaviour and how power, policy, and people shape justice systems.

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## Course overview

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20 Sep 2027

How do we define crime? Why do people offend? And what can society do to prevent it? On BA Criminology, you'll tackle big questions about justice, inequality, and social change, while building the practical research and analytical skills to really make a difference.

We'll dive into the causes and effects of crime, the criminal justice system, and the social, political, and cultural forces that shape responses to harm. Moving beyond the headlines, you'll engage with contemporary issues, such as desistance, recovery, terrorism, and community safety, connecting theory to real lives, policy, and practice.

As part of this course, you'll:

* Decode key criminological theories and gain contexts of crime and justice

* Explore engaging topics, selecting from a range of unique optional modules like The Criminology of Tattooing, Bizarre & Rare Crimes, and Green Criminology

* Gain real-world insight through work experience, volunteering, and practitioner-led workshops with the police, courts, charities, psychologists, and more

* Build future-ready skills in critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, and confident analysis

* Design and deliver your own research project in an area of criminology you're passionate about

You'll graduate ready to make an impact across criminal justice, social policy, community work, and research, equipped to question, challenge, and contribute to a fairer society.

Learn criminology with purpose and direction

At Leeds Beckett, criminology is designed to take you somewhere. Throughout the course, you'll build a clear understanding of the career pathways open to you, from criminal justice and social policy to community work, research, and postgraduate study. You'll explore how your learning connects to real roles and professions, ensuring you graduate with clarity and confidence.

Study that prepares you for your future

Your learning goes beyond traditional essay writing. Many modules use employability-focused assessments, such as case analyses, research reports, presentations, and policy-style briefings. These help you develop the skills employers value and understand how criminological knowledge is applied in professional settings.

Research that reflects real issues

Research is central to your degree. You'll complete an independent research project on a topic you care about - planning your study, analysing data, and evaluating evidence, before concluding your findings. This prepares you for research-led careers and postgraduate study, including our MSc Criminology or a research degree .

Go beyond the classroom

A blend of work experience, volunteering, and practitioner-led teaching give you first-hand insight into how crime and justice are managed in practice. You'll learn from professionals working in policing, courts, probation, charities, and community organisations, helping you connect theory to lived experience.

Study criminology in a connected city

Leeds offers access to a wide network of justice, legal, and third-sector organisations. Studying criminology here means learning in a city where policy, practice, and social change are actively shaped, giving your degree real-world relevance from day one.

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### Why study the BA Criminology degree at Leeds Beckett University?

1. 96% of students on BA (Hons) Criminology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things

2. Tailor your studies with distinctive optional modules, ranging from The Criminology of Tattooing to Bizarre and Rare Crimes and Green Criminology

3. Gain real insight into how justice works in practice - learn from a research-active team and via work experience, volunteering, and practitioner-led sessions

4. Broaden your perspective and explore criminology on an international scale with global study abroad opportunities, including in the United States

5. Develop a clear understanding of career pathways from day one, through employability-focused assessments that equip you with strong applied skills

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Criminology at Leeds Beckett | Course Overview Curious about studying criminology? Hear from staff and students as they give you an inside look at what our criminology course offers. Discover what makes our course unique.

of students on BA (Hons) Criminology were positive about the way teaching staff explain things

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My Defining Moments: Why you should study Criminology at Leeds Beckett University Tamara, a graduate from our Criminology course, shares her most memorable moments studying at Leeds Beckett University.

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My name is Tamara Comrie, I graduated in 2021 and I studied BA Criminology.

I studied abroad at San Diego State University in California in my second year. I went because I wanted to learn about the US criminal justice system as I'd learnt about the UK's criminal justice system at Leeds Beckett. My favourite part was the people that I got to meet.

I really wanted to be a part of the international office at Leeds Beckett University. So I became a study abroad and international student ambassador. I gained a lot of skills interacting with international students and having that first-hand experience. I now work in the Global Engagement team at Leeds Beckett University. I was very excited to learn a lot of new skills and apply the skills I'd learnt through criminology into this new job role.

My best moment at university was attending my criminalistics class. My module leader was involved in crime scene investigation so his first-hand experience really inspired me. The classes were always really thought-provoking. It made me realise that you have to focus on the smaller details to find the bigger picture.

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Criminology assessment centre - student view Final year students from BA (Hons) Criminology and BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology share their experiences of taking part in an assessment centre to get on to the ‘Prison Education’ module.

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## Everything you need to know

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#### Entry requirements

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BA (Hons)

Criminology

### Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required.

(Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).

If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff .

##### GCSEs

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

##### Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.

##### T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.

##### Scottish Awards

104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.

##### Irish Leaving Certificate

104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.

##### International baccalaureate

104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above

##### IELTS

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

##### Selection Criteria

We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.

##### How we assess your application

At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.

We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:

* Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).

* Your predicted grades in future examinations.

* Your personal statement.

##### Our offers

All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them.

This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.

*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.

Our contextual admissions criteria are:

* Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).

* Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

* Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.

* Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).

##### Our place as an Anchor Institution

To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.

##### Mature Applicants

Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy.

Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.

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#### Modules, teaching and learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study.

Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

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### Modules, teaching and learning

The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study; the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you.

Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.

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#### What you'll learn

Becoming a Criminologist (30 credits) Criminological Theory (30 credits) Introduction to Criminal Justice (30 credits) Criminology in Practice (30 credits)

Develop your study and employability skills through a range of activities and tasks throughout the academic year such as lectures, group tutorials, and individual tutorials. You'll be introduced to academic skills including referencing, essay writing and using sources. This module will also explore key transferable skills such as workload management and developing independent learning skills.

Study key criminological theories and concepts that form the foundation of our understanding of crime. You'll explore a range of criminological theories, historical and current. This module will highlight the central concepts, along with the strengths and weaknesses of the theories and concepts.

Learn about the criminal justice process within England and Wales. You'll study the actors and institutions that make up this system, along with some underlying social theories.

Explore the practical application of criminology in real-world contexts. In this module, you'll work on live project briefs, applying research methods, theoretical frameworks, and knowledge of criminal justice organisations to contemporary challenges. Through collaborative group work, workshops, and professional feedback, you'll also develop practical skills and reflect on your personal and career development.

Becoming a Criminologist (30 credits)

Criminological Theory (30 credits)

Introduction to Criminal Justice (30 credits)

Criminology in Practice (30 credits)

Criminological Intersections (20 credits) Researching Crime & Justice (20 credits)

Study the idea of intersectionality within criminology and criminal justice. You'll develop a critical understanding of the relationship of aspects of diversity such as social class, gender and ethnicity in relation to crime and victimisation. This module will also explore responses to these phenomena.

Prepare for independent research by deepening your knowledge and understanding of a range of research methods. This module also develops key transferable skills essential for your future employment. By the end, you'll be able to identify and evaluate a variety of research methods within criminological contexts. You'll also have the skills to design a research proposal for your own independent project.

Criminological Intersections (20 credits)

Researching Crime & Justice (20 credits)

#### Option modules may include

Criminalistics (20 credits) Gender, Crime & Justice (20 credits) Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity (20 credits) Punishing the Poor (20 credits) Punishment (20 credits) Mental Health, Crime & Criminal Justice (20 credits) Work-Based Learning in Criminology (20 credits) Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits) Youth Crime & Justice (20 credits) Green Criminology (20 credits) Criminal Justice Policy (20 credits)

This module provides an in-depth exploration of criminalistics and the application of scientific principles within the criminal justice system. You'll examine the role of forensic science in legal contexts and explore the diverse practices used in the analysis of physical evidence. By the end of the module, you'll be able to demonstrate factual and comprehensive knowledge of key forensic techniques, principles, and professional standards.

Gain theoretical and practical understanding of the nature of gender, crime and criminal justice in both domestic and international contexts.

Discover the crimes that have shaped the 20th and 21st century, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Explore how organisations outside of the criminal justice system are used to influence the behaviour of (generally) poorer populations through a combination of sanction and/or support mechanisms. Political discourse and more localised policy and practice can place blame on poorer populations for the hardships they experience.

Organisations such as local authorities, social services, housing providers, immigration services, education providers and more are used to influence, prevent and punish behaviours that could otherwise fall under the jurisdiction of the criminal justice system. This module will provide a critical lens to influencing and responding to behaviour of certain populations through multiple agencies.

You'll consider how theories of inequality and disadvantage may call into question the fairness and ethicality of these practices.

This module provides a critical introduction to the concept of punishment, exploring how it’s administered within the contemporary Criminal Justice System of England and Wales. You'll examine key theories and justifications for punishment, alongside its practical application and the lived experiences of those affected. Through critical analysis, you'll assess the impact of different forms of punishment on individuals and wider social groups.

By the end of the module, you'll have developed your own informed perspective on penological theories and rehabilitation, demonstrating a deep understanding of the role of punishment in society.

Explore emerging issues, theories and debates relating to mental health, crime, and the impact of criminal justice on vulnerable groups and communities. This module challenges the assumption that people with mental health problems pose a risk to society, highlighting instead their increased vulnerability to becoming victims of crime.

You'll critically examine the often-problematic associations made between mental illness and criminality, as perpetuated by the media, policymakers, clinicians, criminal justice agencies, and public opinion. The module also considers how criminalisation, labelling, and discrimination can profoundly affect the mental wellbeing of both individuals and communities.

Upon completion, you'll be able to identify approaches to reduce crime and victimisation against vulnerable groups, and develop strategies to support people experiencing mental health challenges.

Engage with the practice of criminology in a real world context through a period of work-based learning. You'll gain practical experience of a professional work area related to your course.

Enlighten and expand your criminological knowledge by learning how the artificial distinction between crimes depending on the status of the criminal has been deliberately constructed through the historical development of law and its application by the state institutions. You will understand the debate about the constitution and definition of what is 'crime'; the socio-legal status of 'crimes' and 'harms'; legal, regulatory and enforcement bias; and questions of power in crime.

Study the recent history of youth justice. You'll gain an understanding of the historical developments and origins of youth justice policy and practice, from within the UK and from an international perspective.

Through the analysis of issues and theories relating to social and environmental harms and crimes, this module provides a comprehensive introduction to green criminology. Drawing on global case studies, you'll examine topics such as environmental destruction, resource depletion, zemiology and social harms, agnotology, crimes of the powerful, climate change, pollution, waste, environment ethics, and animal harm and abuse.

Subsequently, you'll explore key responses to these harms and crimes, including environmental crime prevention strategies, the shallow and deep ecology movements, the Gaia hypothesis, and developments in environmental forensic science.

Engage with the development of criminal justice policies at a national and global level, drawing on sociological, social policy and socio-legal perspectives. You will investigate the complex inter-relationships between theory, policy and practice in the field of criminal justice. You will be encouraged to evaluate different sources of knowledge about crime and criminal justice, and focus on the role of academic research in shaping and evaluating criminal justice policies.

Criminalistics (20 credits)

Gender, Crime & Justice (20 credits)

Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity (20 credits)

Punishing the Poor (20 credits)

Punishment (20 credits)

Mental Health, Crime & Criminal Justice (20 credits)

Work-Based Learning in Criminology (20 credits)

Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)

Youth Crime & Justice (20 credits)

Green Criminology (20 credits)

Criminal Justice Policy (20 credits)

Final Year Project (40 credits)

Undertake a research project in psychology, and further enhance and showcase the skills you’ve developed through your study of research methods. This module has a strong emphasis on self-management and provides the opportunity to demonstrate your skills in project management, problem-solving, and independent thought.

Crime, Policy & the Sex Industry (20 credits) Exploring Imprisonment (20 credits) Out of Play: Sports, Power & Justice (20 credits) Resist! Confronting State Harm (20 credits) Career Cartographies: Work-Integrated Learning in the Humanities (20 credits) Heretics & Renegades (20 credits) Violent & Sexual Offending (20 credits) Prison Nation: Punishment, Power & Protest in the United States (20 credits) Crime Stories (20 credits) Innovation in Desistance & Recovery (20 credits) Domestic Violence & Criminal Justice (20 credits) The Criminology of Tattooing (20 credits) Sexual Offending & Sex Offenders (20 credits) Housing, Harms & Victimisation (20 credits) Terrorism, Policing & Security (20 credits) Bizarre & Rare Crimes (20 credits)

Explore the complexities of the sex industry, and related criminological issues and policy. This module will consider both the motivations of those who purchase sexual services and the diverse reasons why individuals are involved in the provision of sexual services. You'll identify the cultural factors which impact on this global industry and the nature and extent of crime and victimisation in indoor and outdoor sex work.

This module will also address theoretical understandings of sex work/prostitution, their influences, and the way they impact on the way the industry is controlled. This will include law and policy in Britain and internationally. You'll also understand how these policies impact on sex workers and communities.

Conduct a critical, sociological exploration of the prison - more specifically, the experience of imprisonment. You will deal with concepts such as time and liminality, renegotiations of identity and masculinities, coping, and negotiations of gender to unpack the implications of being in the prison environment on individual prisoners.

This module examines the relationship between sport, crime, and social justice. It explores how behaviours and decisions within the world of sport can sometimes contradict wider social norms or legal standards. You'll investigate the politicisation of sports, considering how it can act as both a tool for social mobility and a site of inequality. The module also explores how race, gender, and class shape sporting experiences – both for participants and spectators.

Explore key concepts, topics, and debates in the study of resistance to state harms across the domains of rights, welfare, and criminal justice. Drawing on contributions from scholars and activists at the forefront of campaigning, you'll examine resistance movements in areas such as welfare reform, policing, gender-based violence, social housing, prison expansion, and asylum and refugee support.

By the end of the module, you'll have developed a critical understanding of activism and resistance, along with a set of transferable skills relevant to careers in the third sector. These could include roles in charities, campaigning organisations, research bodies, and welfare services.

By encouraging you to reflect on learning acquired through work placements, this module aims to promote self-awareness of your 'career story'. You'll look at how you evaluate your current skills, explore future possibilities in your career development and navigate pathways through those chosen possibilities. In short, this module enables you to become a 'cartographer' of your own future. You'll embark on at least 80 hours of work placements, supported by reflective exercises.

Build expertise and confidence through a range of assessments designed by your course team and our employer partners.

Study the historical and socially constructed nature of freedom, crime and criminality within the law. You will look at examples of social movements that illuminate how the law itself is a field of contestation, including piracy, file sharing and poll tax rebellion.

Look into competing explanations for acts of violent and sexual offending in both domestic and institutional settings, touching on gender, ethnicity and age issues.

The United States of America is a "Prison Nation" (Richie, 2012): a country marked by punitive and discriminatory justice systems that incarcerate more people than anywhere else in the world. In this module, you'll trace the origins of the mass incarceration we see today as well as the movements and ideologies that have resisted it. From the early penal colonies to the contemporary abolition movement, you'll examine the systems of power and oppression that have shaped and upheld the criminal legal system.

The module then considers key policies and practices that have emerged as a result of these systems and movements.

Explore the key elements of crime narratives as you develop advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of what drives our cultural fascination with crime. You'll investigate how both true and fictional crime stories reflect and shape societal attitudes towards race, gender, and sexuality. The module addresses key topics of interest to fourth-wave feminism, including #MeToo, rape culture, toxic masculinity, and LGBTQ+ and transgender issues.

To conclude your studies, you'll enhance your confidence and communication skills by presenting your work to audiences, including fellow students.

Gain a critical understanding of the lived experiences of individuals who are seeking support to stop offending and recover from substance abuse. You'll explore the connections between theory, policy and practice, in order to support desistance and recovery, to reduce reoffending and improve resettlement.

In this module, you'll explore different explanations for gendered violence, with a particular focus on domestic violence. You'll consider how factors like gender, age, ethnicity, and sexuality shape both people's experiences of violence and the ways it is addressed. Key themes include physical, psychological, and sexual violence; the role of the police and criminal justice system; and domestic homicide.

You'll also look at so-called 'honour'-based violence, perpetrator programmes, and how different services work together through multi-agency responses to prevent and respond to abuse.

Look at the cultural and social relationship between tattoos and crime, including the symbolism of tattooing and criminal identity.

Examine various aspects associated with sexual offending and sex offenders as you engage with key academic literature and policy documents. This module will introduce you to current sexual offences legislation in England and Wales. You'll review and reflect on the representations of sexual offending and sex offenders across a variety of media formats. You'll also assess responses to the 'sex offender problem'.

Additionally, the module will critique the supervision and management efforts implemented specifically for sex offenders, in England and Wales as well as in other jurisdictions.

In this module, you'll explore the relationship between housing and crime, taking a deep dive into how the individual home can become a site of victimisation and harm. You'll critically examine how housing – or the lack of – can expose individuals, organisations, and larger state actors. Using a critical, intersectional lens, you'll investigate topics such as social housing, homelessness, domestic abuse, housing disasters, and other contemporary issues within the fields of housing and criminology.

Critically examine terrorism, policing and security from an interdisciplinary perspective. You will analyse how terrorism, policing and security have emerged as political and law enforcement priorities and analyse the impact this has had in the respective areas of human rights, civil liberties and the criminalisation of particular groups in society.

You will be equipped with the ability to think independently and critically about terrorism, policing and security while at the same time challenging orthodox understandings of the subject matter.

This module offers criminological and criminal psychological insights into violent offences that are unique, grotesque, and shocking in nature. You'll delve into these crimes from multiple perspectives, exploring psychosocial and criminological explanations that seek to uncover their disturbing root causes.

Finally, you'll critically evaluate domestic and international criminal justice responses to these extraordinary crimes, scrutinising preventive policies, investigative techniques, sentencing, and rehabilitation strategies.

Crime, Policy & the Sex Industry (20 credits)

Exploring Imprisonment (20 credits)

Out of Play: Sports, Power & Justice (20 credits)

Resist! Confronting State Harm (20 credits)

Career Cartographies: Work-Integrated Learning in the Humanities (20 credits)

Heretics & Renegades (20 credits)

Violent & Sexual Offending (20 credits)

Prison Nation: Punishment, Power & Protest in the United States (20 credits)

Crime Stories (20 credits)

Innovation in Desistance & Recovery (20 credits)

Domestic Violence & Criminal Justice (20 credits)

The Criminology of Tattooing (20 credits)

Sexual Offending & Sex Offenders (20 credits)

Housing, Harms & Victimisation (20 credits)

Terrorism, Policing & Security (20 credits)

Bizarre & Rare Crimes (20 credits)

#### Fees and funding

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050.

This is the current capped fee for English universities set by the Government. In subsequent years of study, the University may charge any increased capped fee set by the Government.

International 2027

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345.

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### Fees and funding

For students entering in 2027

#### Additional course costs

##### Tuition Fees

Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.

The following are also included in the cost of your course:

* 24/7 Library and student IT support

* Free wifi via eduroam

* Skills workshops and resources

* Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources

* Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app

* Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies

In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.

##### Optional Costs

* Educational visit costs will vary and will be dependent on details and location. Costs you'll need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.

* Work experience, placements, study related to live brief projects and/or any additional course experiences may involve travel. You'll need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. You'll also be encouraged to make use of contacts in Leeds or your hometown to minimise these costs.

Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations).

Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.

As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus.

Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.

This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.

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#### Scholarships and bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page .

We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.

* #### Facilities | Portland and Calverley buildings

Over the road from the Rose Bowl you’ll find specialist health facilities designed to bring your learning to life. Our £1m clinical skills suite is packed with modern equipment that gives you hands-on practical experience, and our biomedical and environmental laboratories provide state-of-the-art scientific equipment.

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* #### Facilities | Courtroom

Our Courtroom provides students with an opportunity to practise their advocacy skills in an environment that simulates real life. Used for legal practice course teaching, internal and national mooting competitions, our Courtroom also incorporates the latest recording and video conferencing technology that enables appraisal of student court submissions, training in special measures witness handling and Achieving Best Outcome interviews.

* #### Facilities | Sheila Silver library

Leslie Silver is home to three lecture theatres and eight high-spec computer training rooms. It's also where you'll find our Sheila Silver Library, providing students and staff an effective and inspiring learning environment, as well as a range of support and resources to support your studies.

* #### Facilities | City campus gym

Our Woodhouse Gym is located directly above The Hive within the Students' Union. The gym offers a range of cardio equipment, free weights, machines and squat racks.

Discover what studying at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is like. From our vibrant teaching community to world-class facilities and cutting-edge research, find out more on our school webpages. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

## Career prospects

There's a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you'll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

#### Career Prospects

Whether you want to influence policy, work directly with communities, or investigate crime, BA Criminology at Leeds Beckett equips you with the skills to make a difference. You'll graduate with strong analytical, research, and communication skills, plus hands-on experience and the latest industry insight.

You could go on to work in roles spanning criminal justice, social policy, youth and community work, probation, victim support, and research. Specific career paths include:

* Police officer

* Prison officer

* Probation officer

* Youth worker

* Community support or advocacy worker

* Social worker

* Criminologist

* Social researcher

* Policy analyst

* Security consultant

* Counsellor

You can also continue into postgraduate study in criminology, law, and social work, or specialise in professional areas such as offender management, digital policing, or restorative justice.

### Graduate employment destinations

At Leeds Beckett, equipping you with strong employability skills for your future is at the heart of what we do. Some examples of employers that our BA (Hons) Criminology graduates have found careers at include*:

* Forward Leeds

* Liberty Solicitors

* Refuge

* HMP Prison and Probation Service

* North Yorkshire Police and other police forces across the country

*Based on data from the past three years (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-24)

Studying a criminology course at Leeds Beckett allows you to explore a vastly political and culturally relevant topic that concerns and affects everyone. What can I do with a Criminology degree?

> Studying Criminology at Leeds Beckett means learning from critical scholars who are passionate about both their subject and their students. Students gain academic and practical skills which prepares them to succeed in their chosen careers within and outside of the criminal justice system."

Dr Kirsty Cameron Course Director

#### Dr Alexandria Bradley

Senior Lecturer / School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Alexandria specialises in Trauma-Informed and Responsive approaches across the Criminal Justice System and within Educational settings.

Alongside Dr Bill Davies, Alexandria is a co-director of the Leeds Beckett Educational Alliance with HMP Full Sutton (LEAF)- providing Higher Education to men in prison.

Alexandria worked in partnership with One Small Thing to develop the first Working with Trauma Quality Mark to provide a national benchmark for practitioners, schools, third sectors services and criminal justice institutions.

* A.Bradley@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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#### Our Graduate Promise

We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.

Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:

* Getting ready to apply for jobs

* Working on your CV

* Interview skills and assessment centres

* Connecting with employers and organisations

We’re ranked in the Top 10 universities in the UK for job prospects

(Student Crowd, 2025 - the only awards based entirely on student reviews).

Find out why...

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## Student life

At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us, find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.

#### Explore Leeds Beckett

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At Leeds Beckett our student support teams will work together to give you the help you need, whenever you need it. Student Support

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