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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Policing

  • Undergraduate
  • London
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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Policing
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

3 years

Course Description

This combined Criminology and Policing BSc degree is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career within the criminal justice system. Whether you are interested in policing, research, or youth work, this course provides a solid foundation in both criminological theory and practical policing approaches in the UK. Taught by former police officers and internationally renowned academics, the curriculum explores the institutions at the heart of the justice system, including courts, prisons, and probation services. Students will benefit from strong industry links, including opportunities to hear from practitioners and engage with real-world case studies. The course is available on a full-time basis over three years, with part-time options also available. Throughout the programme, students develop essential research skills and have the opportunity to undertake work-based learning to gain practical experience. This course is ideal for those looking to enter the contemporary criminology and policing landscape with the skills and knowledge required to make a meaningful impact.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. For part-time study, the fee is £2,445 per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Course Structure

Becoming a Criminologist

15 Credits

Issues in the Criminal Justice System

15 Credits

Key Concepts in Policing

15 Credits

Researching Crime and Deviance

15 Credits

Shades of Deviance

15 Credits

The Criminal Justice Framework

15 Credits

The Development of Criminological Thought

15 Credits

Traditional Criminological Theories and Concepts

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates have gone on to careers including police officers, counter fraud criminal investigators, support workers, probation officers and teachers, securing jobs at the Metropolitan Police Service, HM Government, Rethink Mental Illness and the National Probation Service.