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BSc (Hons) Criminology September 2027/28 Full-time | University of Sunderland

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BSc (Hons) Criminology Full-time

Understand the causes of crime and how society responds to it. Investigate current issues, debates, and trends surrounding crime and the criminal justice system. Gain real-world experience volunteering in roles within the criminal justice system. Graduate with a qualification in criminology.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:September 2027 Full-timePart-time September 2027September 2027 Integrated Foundation Year

UCAS codeM930

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

This course explores key issues surrounding crime and victimisation. It covers current issues, policy, and practices in the criminal justice system. You'll examine the causes, consequences, and societal responses to crime. There's a focus on equipping you to work with vulnerable or high-risk individuals.

You'll gain career-relevant experience through placement and volunteering opportunities. We have strong links with organisations like Northumbria Police and HM Prison Service.

There's also the chance to take part in our Local Appropriate Adult Scheme. Here, you can volunteer as someone's appropriate adult. You'll achieve an additional professional qualification.

Your learning will be shaped by current research from our lecturers. They specialise in topics such as:

Domestic violence

Offender risk management

Gender based violence

Desistance from crime

The criminalisation of sex work

Disability and vulnerability.

Criminology is a diverse field and you’ll be able to choose from three strands for your optional modules. These are justice, human rights and vulnerability, or violence. You can tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.Why Sunderland for Social Sciences

3rdOur Criminology courses are 3rd in the UK for teaching quality and student experienceThe Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

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Local Appropriate Adult Scheme

What can you do with a social science degree?

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What you'll study

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Criminal Justice: Theory and Practice Core30 credits+

How the criminal justice system work? Why does it operates in the way it does? In this module, you’ll learn about the main agencies involved in delivering justice. You'll discover the reasons behind their practices. You’ll also study key theories and different models of justice. Case studies and media reports will help you engage with current debates and issues. By the end of the module, you’ll be able to think critically about criminal justice processes. You'll understand how social inequalities can affect access to justice.

Criminology: Theories, Trends and Myths Core30 credits+

How do different factors influence experiences of crime, deviance, and victimisation? In this module, you’ll explore criminology as a social science discipline. This includes how it developed and its role in understanding criminal justice. You’ll examine how ideas about crime and deviance are created and understood. How these are shaped by social, cultural, and historical factors will also be explored. Also, you'll develop your understanding of criminological theory.

Becoming a Criminologist Core30 credits+

This module develops your research and study skills. This helps to prepare you for criminological research in Years 2 and 3. You’ll be introduced to social research methods. This will help you build knowledge and understanding of people, places, and situations linked to the subject. You’ll learn how to plan research, including research approaches, ethics, and methodology. Also, you'll explore how to write literature reviews and develop a research proposal.

Victims/Survivors: Rights and Redress Optional30 credits+

Why are some people more vulnerable to victimisation than others? How are victims of crime supported by policy, practice, and law to access justice? How are victims of crime treated by the media and how can this help or hinder the criminal justice process? In this module, you'll explore the development of victimology. You'll also consider the relationship between victims of crime and conceptualisations of justice. The changing position of victims within wider social contexts will be explored. The influence of policy, politics, and the victims’ rights movement on the criminal justice system will inform this. You'll have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the key theoretical perspectives. This will help you gain confidence applying these to case studies. The role of the media in court outcomes will be investigated. You'll gain knowledge of victim-focused responses to crime, such as restoration and reparation. Knowing how social and structural inequalities, vulnerabilities, and victimhood intersect is essential for careers in social work. These include the criminal justice system, policing, and third-sector services. This module will appeal to you if you're interested in these career pathways.

Investigating Inequalities in Crime and Justice Optional30 credits+

How do social norms, values, and power structures shape criminal behaviour? In this module, you'll explore crime, inequality, and justice in modern society. You'll take an interdisciplinary approach to do this. Also, you'll develop a critical understanding of key theoretical frameworks. You’ll build research skills, both qualitative and quantitative. You'll use these to study social inequalities linked to crime and the criminal justice system. You’ll also consider the role of institutions. These include the justice system and social policy, in either reinforcing or reducing inequality. The module includes research into how inequality affects different groups. This includes those defined by gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and social class. You’ll also develop an understanding of how these inequalities intersect. This is important for work in public-facing professions.

Doing Criminological Research Core30 credits+

How can we enhance our knowledge around theory and practice of research methods in social science? This module involves techniques of manual data analysis. This includes quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of datasets. You'll build research skills using the appropriate software. You’ll move away from the sole use of existing datasets to complete your analyses. Finally, you'll conduct a research investigation of an aspect of contemporary criminal justice.

Theoretical Perspectives: Crime, Harm and Social Justice Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll explore key theories and debates about crime, deviance, and justice in the 20th century. You’ll examine how ideas about criminality, deviance, and concepts of right and wrong have been challenged. You'll explore this within criminology and wider society. Then, you’ll develop and apply your understanding of different theories. These include equal justice, subcultural deviance and rational choice. Further theories include criminalisation, human rights, and the social construction of crime.

Offender Punishment and Risk Management Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll engage with key ideas of punishment. These include rehabilitation and approaches focused on risk management. You’ll use these to evaluate criminal justice laws, policies, and practices within probation and prison services in the UK. You’ll also examine how social and political contexts shape these approaches. You’ll consider the impact of rehabilitation and other risk-focused policies.

Professional Practice In Criminology: Placement Experience Optional30 credits+

This module gives you the chance to link criminology theory with real-world practice. This happens through an 80-hour placement. You’ll work with a criminal justice organisation or a related social justice service. You’ll experience a professional setting, where you can observe and support daily work. This helps you build practical skills and improve your employability. You’ll learn about the roles of professionals. This includes working with clients, managing risk, and following safeguarding procedures. The module also explores key professional values like resilience, integrity, and raising concerns. You’ll reflect on your experiences to understand professional identity and ethical challenges. Also, you’ll examine issues such as bias, power, and inequality, and consider how wider global factors influence practice.

Human Rights: Crime, Justice and the State Optional30 credits+

Why were human rights established in international policy? In this module, you'll assess their impact on preventing human rights abuses. You’ll explore how international human rights, criminal justice systems, and the role of the state are connected. You’ll use case studies of international crimes against humanity. This will help you to examine their causes and consequences within a geopolitical context. You’ll explore examples of human rights violations. These include genocide, sexual violence, war crimes, and torture. You’ll also study how intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations respond to these issues. The module helps you apply theoretical frameworks to real-world situations. This helps you develop a deeper understanding of human rights, crime, harm, justice, and the state.

Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice Optional30 credits+

In this module, you’ll explore theories of gender and patriarchy. This will help you to understand domestic violence in relationships. You’ll examine how ideas about gender and “love” can create inequality and power imbalances. Also, you'll study how the criminal justice system in England and Wales responds to domestic violence. The module includes analysing research and key theories. This will help you understand how domestic violence continues and how it affects both victims and offenders.

Criminology Dissertation Core30 credits+

How do we engage in independent and in-depth research in criminology? This module builds on foundational knowledge from earlier modules. You’ll gain analytical and critical research skills to investigate a criminology topic. This will give you the chance to develop a specialism that relates to your interests and the profession you wish to pursue. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete research around a placement relevant to your research interests.

New Horizons in Crime and Justice Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll explore new forms of crime and harm in contemporary society. You'll develop a cutting-edge theoretical understanding of how these can be explained. You’ll analyse recent threats, current dangers and present risks. The role of the state and big corporations in manufacturing these will also be explored. You’ll then locate your knowledge of criminology in a global context. You'll reimagine the futures of crime, harm, rights, wrongs, and crime control.

Stigma and Deviance: Vulnerability and Criminalisation Optional30 credits+

What does stigma, ‘othering’, and vulnerability mean? How does this relate to criminalisation and persecution? In this module, you’ll evaluate the role that various factors play in the perception of inequality and stigma. These include social policy, media representations and popular culture. You'll also explore legal regulation and the criminal justice system. You’ll then reflect on intersectional and global perspectives. This will help you gain an understanding of why some groups are more vulnerable to criminalisation than others. You’ll apply your theoretical knowledge to case study examples of stigma and criminalisation. Then, you'll consider what could be done to effect change and promote equality.

Doing Desistance: Becoming an Ex-Offender Optional30 credits+

Why do people stop committing crime? What influences this decision to change? How do people desist or stop committing crime? How can we help people to move away from offending? In this module, you'll develop knowledge of the diverse and individualised nature of the desistance process. You'll investigate the social, economic, and political barriers people as they try to move away from crime and criminality. The role of the individual, external factors and support methods for desisting from crime will also be examined. If you're hoping to work with and support offenders and ex-offenders in a career or voluntary role, this module will be insightful.

Exploring Violence and Social Harm Optional30 credits+

You’ll critically engage with the concepts and theories that attempt to make sense of violence and abuse, both public and private. The module explores the nature of violence and abuse, how it’s constructed and why it occurs, and the spaces in which it’s perpetrated. You’ll learn how types of violence can become constructed, embedded, and normalised within society. These include crimes such as femicide, sex crimes, homicide, and intimate violence. How this violence is addressed will be explored through analysis of criminal justice agencies in England and Wales. You’ll critically evaluate how systems work to assess and manage outcomes for both victims and perpetrators. These include government strategies, legislative and statutory. Third sector responses to current risk policy and practice guidelines of such agencies will also be explored. Having this critical awareness of violence will equip you with the knowledge to address such issues in practice.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

A typical week on this criminology course will include a range of:

Lectures

Seminars

Workshops

Group work

Computer-based learning

Independent study.

You'll be assessed by methods such as:

Written coursework

Research projects

Presentations.

Throughout your studies, you'll have a designated personal tutor. You'll also have one-to-one support from academic staff. This will help you develop your skills and get the best out of your assignments.

100%Our BSc (Hons) Criminology course has a 100% positivity score for how well the course builds the knowledge and skills needed for the futureNational Student Survey 2026

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Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. These may include:

A Levels

T Levels

BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas

Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas

The International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

140 – 240 points from HKALE

200 – 300 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

27-30 points

Minimum level 3 in 5 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access higher education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

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UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

When can I apply?

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

When will I receive my award?

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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