Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years LawPolicingSociology

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Does crime shape our legal system or does the law dictate our social reaction to crime? This new course examines the nature of crime, its causes and the legal responses to it.

Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Law at BU?

  • Enrich your learning of criminology by studying law as a complementary subject. Investigate law-breaking and the construction of legal systems, criminal law and legal evidence, along with the often-emotive issues surrounding crime, punishment and justice

  • Studying criminology gives you a deep understanding of crime which complements and contextualises legal study – useful for those looking to work in the criminal justice system and other related services

  • Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare

  • Choose from either an optional 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or an optional shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience

  • Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.

    With this degree, you'll achieve a broad knowledge of the law and legal systems is particularly valuable for careers within the criminal justice system, or related sectors, such as policing, prisons and probation services. It also presents postgraduate study options.

    This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Full-time including foundation year

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    2412 Solicitors and lawyers
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Sociology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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