BSc Criminology
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Criminology at Bristol goes beyond the traditional study of crime and criminal justice. Our multidisciplinary programme explores how societies define harm, why some behaviours are criminalised while others are ignored, and how policy can shape not only a crime-free but also a harm-free society. Alongside core criminological topics, such as crime, policing, punishment and justice, you will examine a broader range of social harms that impact people's lives but may not be recognised in law. These include issues such as poverty, inequality, social exclusion, climate-related harms, work exploitation, and the injuries and deaths resulting from everyday consumer or organisational practices. A social harm perspective is woven throughout the degree, encouraging you to question assumptions, analyse real-world events critically, and consider the wider economic and political forces that produce harm. You will learn with leading experts whose research spans a range of topics including policing, prisons, social harm, environmental justice, migration and violence against women. Their research-led teaching keeps the curriculum closely connected to real-world issues, and enables you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, analytical capability and professional skills essential for future employment.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Law
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £25,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: AAB | A-level contextual offer: BBB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Clarke Willmott Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year