Applicants should possess an HND, Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation degree.
You’ll top up your existing qualification to a full honours degree while advancing your knowledge and skills in criminology and contemporary criminal justice issues.
The course is designed for students who already have a Foundation Degree, HND or other qualification in subjects like criminology, uniformed public services or criminal justice – and who want to gain specialist knowledge and skills to graduate level.
You’ll follow a programme of study designed to develop your critical thinking and research skills, as well as completing an applied research project on a topic of your choice.
You’ll also select four option modules from a list that’s likely to cover topics in policing, restorative justice, homicide, sexual violence, prisons and rehabilitation, and forensic crime scene investigation.
Your Personal Tutor will guide you through the programme and help you plan your next steps after graduation.
Applicants should possess an HND, Diploma of Higher Education or Foundation degree.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants though the entry requirements still apply.
Some courses require several years of working experiences in the relevant industry.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
English and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (it's unlikely but the contents and structure of the course could change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | L311 | £9,250 | £14,700 |
| Oct 2021 | David Game College, London | L311 | £9,250 | £14,700 |
| Feb 2022 | David Game College, London | L311 | £9,250 | £14,700 |
| Sep 2022 | Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham | L311 | — | — |
Graduates from this course can go on to work in:
Our partnership with the Ministry of Justice means our students can take part in their mentoring scheme – which has been shortlisted as a finalist for excellence in career and employability service engagement (Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2020).
You’ll deepen your subject expertise and develop the skills of research and critical thinking expected of a graduate – helping you to compete in the graduate job market.
You’ll benefit from our professional links with a wide range of partners in the criminal justice system – and from lecturers experienced in working with the police, victims’ organisations, and prisons. We often invite guest lecturers to talk about the work of their organisations, giving you a chance to consider career options – and our professional links include:
Our criminology courses are in the UK top 20, rank 3rd in the UK for course satisfaction and 7th for graduate prospects according to the Guardian University Guide 2020.
While you can ‘top up’ on other courses, this one is designed specifically for students joining at Level 6, after completed a Level 5 qualification elsewhere.
Delivering the best possible learning experience through cutting-edge technology and strong practical elements. You’ll work closely with expert lecturers and other students in the seminar room, the laboratory and the field.