• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  • Bachelor's
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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

Critical Perspectives on Criminology and Criminal Justice30 Credits
Applied Research Project30 Credits
Green Criminology15 Credits
Global and Organised Crime15 Credits
Injustice and Freedoms15 Credits
Restorative Justice15 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.

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

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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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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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