- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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BSc (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice (Top Up)
DGDavid Game Higher Education · London
The BSc Criminology & Criminal Justice Top-Up takes you from a Level 5 qualification to a fully validated honours degree in a single academic year — taught on campus in central London and validated by the University of G…
- Tuition
- £9,735/yr
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- Oct
- English
- IELTS 6.0
Information from the David Game Higher Education website, updated 3 July 2026About this information
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Course Overview
The BSc Criminology & Criminal Justice Top-Up takes you from a Level 5 qualification to a fully validated honours degree in a single academic year — taught on campus in central London and validated by the University of Gloucestershire. The programme advances your existing knowledge, sharpens your ability to apply critical thinking to theory and evidence, and develops the research skills the modern justice sector demands. You will study six Level 6 modules — from Critical Perspectives and an Applied Research Project to Global & Organised Crime, Restorative Justice and Green Criminology — preparing you for graduate careers across the criminal justice system or progression to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications
At DGHE, we review applications individually, considering each applicant’s unique circumstances. Whether you hold a UK qualification, possess work experience or have obtained qualifications from overseas, we are open to discussing your application and exploring potential pathways for admission. Examples of accepted qualifications a pass in a BTEC HND in a relevant field or a Foundation Degree in a relevant field or other Level 5 UK or Overseas qualifications in a related field. Non-standard qualifications & Mature applicants. We encourage mature students who are 21 years of age or older to apply. At DGHE, we value mature students’ diverse experiences and perspectives. While some entry requirements may still apply for this programme, we welcome applicants with relevant work experiences and carefully consider each one individually. English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 / 4/C in English GCSE / Functional Skills Level 2. Students who have studied in a country where English is not the primary language will be required to meet our English Language Requirements. However, if you have previously studied a BTEC HND in an English-speaking country, you will be exempt from taking the English test when applying for a Top-up course.
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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
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
- 3 July 2026
Course information on this page was last updated from the David Game Higher Education website on 3 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with David Game Higher Education; 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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Feb 2026
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