• πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
  • Bachelor's
  • High Demand

BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

LMLondon Metropolitan University Β· London Β· Accredited Partner

This joint BSc honours degree is designed for students who wish to explore the social challenges of crime and its profound effects on victims and perpetrators. By examining how class, gender, race, and social policy infl…

Tuition
Β£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

90%

Why this course matches you.

Your BSc in Statistics (CGPA 3.6/4.0) exceeds University of Westbridge's 2:1 requirement, and your Python and SQL project work maps directly to the programming prerequisite. Your IELTS 7.0 clears the bar comfortably. The one gap: no formal machine-learning coursework β€” this programme assumes none, which is exactly why it ranks above similar courses for you. Applicants with your profile received offers here in 84% of cases last cycle.

Scores are estimates based on published requirements and historical outcomes β€” never a guarantee.

Course Overview

This joint BSc honours degree is designed for students who wish to explore the social challenges of crime and its profound effects on victims and perpetrators. By examining how class, gender, race, and social policy influence criminal activity, students gain a deep understanding of crime within a social context. The course is unique in the UK for its specific focus on youth crime and sociology, covering contemporary issues such as consumerism, music, technology, and sub-cultures. Students will build essential research skills and have the opportunity to undertake work experience placements, gaining practical insights into the field. Whether studying full-time over three years or part-time over four years, learners are supported by lecturers with extensive professional experience. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in the criminal justice system, the police, and third-sector organisations, equipped with the analytical tools and practical experience needed to make a positive impact in society.

Entry Requirements

Course & visa options

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
Β£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
Β£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
Β£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship β€” Β£5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award β€” Β£3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Becoming a Criminologist15 Credits
Introducing Social Policy15 Credits
Protest, Justice and Social Change15 Credits
Social Divisions15 Credits
Sociological Imagination15 Credits
The Criminal Justice Framework15 Credits
The Development of Criminological Thought15 Credits
Traditional Criminological Theories and Concepts15 Credits

Year 2

Criminological Research in Context15 Credits
Criminological Research in Practice15 Credits
Cybercrime and Surveillance15 Credits
Self and Society15 Credits
Understanding Racism and Ethnicity15 Credits
Becoming a Criminal Justice Professional15 Credits
Crime, Media and Technology15 Credits
Criminology Today15 Credits
Dark Destinations - Crime and Tourism15 Credits
Sociology and Current Affairs15 Credits
Understanding Gender and Sexuality15 Credits
Working with Offenders15 Credits

Year 3

Criminology Project30 Credits
Human Rights and Conflict15 Credits
Migration, Borders and Control15 Credits
Religion and the State15 Credits
Conversations in Sociological Thought15 Credits
Criminology Work-Based Learning15 Credits
Global Crime and Disorder15 Credits
Living Theory15 Credits
Organised Crime15 Credits
Punishment and Prison15 Credits
Serious and Serial Offenders15 Credits
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism15 Credits
Victims and Crime15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
Β£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period β€” often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide β†’

Campus Locations

London

What students say about London Metropolitan University

Reviews from students across London Metropolitan University's programmes.

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Teaching Quality
4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
4.7
Value for Money
4.3
  • Feb 2026

    β€œThe international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
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    Ade O. Β· Nigeria Β· MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    β€œThe international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
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    Ade O. Β· Nigeria Β· MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    β€œThe international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. Β· Nigeria Β· MSc Data Science

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