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BSc (Hons) Criminology with Policing and Investigations

MUMiddlesex University London · London

This BSc Honours degree is designed for students passionate about understanding the causes of crime, the complexities of policing, and the intricacies of investigative psychology. Whether you are aiming for a career in t…

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

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This BSc Honours degree is designed for students passionate about understanding the causes of crime, the complexities of policing, and the intricacies of investigative psychology. Whether you are aiming for a career in the criminal justice system or wish to develop highly valued analytical and research skills, this course provides a comprehensive foundation. Students explore how the police, courts, and probation services interact, while also examining social dynamics, justice, and policy. The programme is available as a three-year full-time course, with an optional four-year route including a placement year to gain professional experience. Part-time study options are also available over four, five, or seven years. Throughout the degree, students benefit from research-led teaching, field trips to criminal justice institutions, and the opportunity to tailor their studies through optional modules. By engaging with contemporary issues like social justice and digital crime, graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles in the public, private, and voluntary sectors, supported by the institution's commitment to employability and social change.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

80-112 UCAS points including GCSE English C/4. A-Level: BB-BBC. BTEC: MMP-DMM. Access: Overall pass including 45 credits at level 3 (all 45 at Merit or higher).

English Language Requirements

GCSE English C/4

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Fees & Scholarships

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

Scholarships available

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

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Understanding contemporary society30 Credits Credits
Crime in Social Context30 Credits Credits
Responses to Crime in the 21st Century30 Credits Credits
Researching Crimes and Communities30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Policing and Law Enforcement30 Credits Credits
Research Methods for Studying Contemporary Society30 Credits Credits
Rethinking Crime and Justice30 Credits Credits
Victimology30 Credits Credits
Courts, Prisons and Rehabilitation30 Credits Credits
Race and Social Justice30 Credits Credits

Year 3 Work Placement Year (Optional)

Work placement120 Credits Credits

Year 3/4

Dissertation - Optional60 Credits Credits
Learning at Work - Optional60 Credits Credits
Investigating Crime30 Credits Credits
Drugs, Crime and Control - Optional30 Credits Credits
Digital Lives: Cybercrime and Radicalisation - Optional30 Credits Credits
Organised Crime and Crimes of the Powerful - Optional30 Credits Credits
Violent Crime - Optional30 Credits 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
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 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 — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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