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Undergraduate Criminology

Eager to make a difference? Criminology at Edge Hill is a great place to start, whether you want to focus on this area alone or combine it with another related subject. You’re sure to have all the support and resources you need to succeed – we’re 3rd in the North West for Student Experience (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 – Criminology).

You’ll learn what it takes to team up to solve society’s problems. With the freedom to pick from a range of modules, you’ll be able to specialise too. Prepare for careers in youth justice, welfare rights, law enforcement, research and more. Become the next Edge Hill graduate to secure a rewarding job – 95.0% of our Criminology students are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes data released 2023 from 2020/21 graduates).

Tailor your course to suit your interests by choosing from our range of optional modules, taught by specialist tutors.

Learn how justice links to policing, politics, terrorism, gender and more on our cross-discipline modules.

Develop the skills you need to kickstart your career - in youth justice, welfare rights, law enforcement and more.

Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology

BA (Hons)

Criminology

BA (Hons)

Criminology and Law

BA (Hons)

Criminology and Psychology

BA (Hons)

Criminology and Sociology

BA (Hons)

Psychology and Criminology

BSc (Hons)

Childhood & Youth Studies and Criminology

BA (Hons)

Examine the lives of children and young people in the UK and across the globe. Explore all aspects of crime and the criminal justice system. And investigate the interaction between these two fascinating areas.

UCAS code:: XM32
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Criminology, Sociology and Social Sciences
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Criminology

BA (Hons)

What is the relationship between power, crime and social change? Are you interested in learning about the whole spectrum of crime, from antisocial behaviour and corporate crime to genocide? Our dynamic criminology degree could be for you.

UCAS code:: M900
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Criminology
Example offers:: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Criminology and Law

BA (Hons)

Are you interested in learning about crime and criminal justice alongside key legal principles? Perhaps you’re thinking ahead to becoming a solicitor or barrister? Criminology and law go hand in hand in this dynamic degree.

UCAS code:: C5L6
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Criminology
Example offers:: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Criminology and Psychology

BA (Hons)

Eager to learn about crime, criminal justice and the fundamental principles of psychology? Fascinated by the science of mind and behaviour? Our criminology and psychology degree combines both subjects in a lively and engaging fashion.

UCAS code:: C5P3
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Criminology
Example offers:: 112-120 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Criminology and Sociology

BA (Hons)

Immerse yourself in the study of crime, harm and the criminal justice system. Understand how society works and changes. Prepare for a wide range of potential careers and visit London and a European city as part of your course.

UCAS code:: ML93
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Criminology, Sociology and Social Sciences
Example offers:: 104-112 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Psychology and Criminology

BSc (Hons)

Explore the complexities of the criminal justice system in our psychology and criminology degree. Understand the relationship between the mind and criminal behaviour. Begin an exciting career in psychology on a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society.

UCAS code:: P3C5
Course length:: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Subject area(s):: Psychology, Criminology
Example offers:: 120-128 UCAS Tariff points
Location:: Edge Hill University

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Discover Criminology at Edge Hill University

Eager to make a difference? Criminology at Edge Hill is a great place to start, whether you want to focus on this area alone or combine it with another related subject. Working with our law and policing students, you’ll learn what it takes to team up to solve society’s problems.

Every time I go to a lecture I learn something new - your mind just opens up and the world becomes a bit bigger.

Mollie Myers

BA (Hons) Criminology

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University helps you discover who you really are and what you really believe in.

Nathan Ryding

BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology

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Before joining Edge Hill, I had a fairly narrow-minded view of the world. Being able to change and grow as a person has been so important for a career where I support victims and survivors.

Nicole Murphy

BSc (Hons) Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour

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My degree has given me the opportunity to meet inspirational people from the legal sector and to create connections within my chosen field.

Vanya Krystyna

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

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The best thing about Edge Hill for me would be the amount of opportunities that are created for students.

Abi Harding

BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

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Facilities

Criminology students are based in the Geosciences building. The contemporary facilities combine with a friendly and supportive learning environment to ensure that your studies are a rich and rewarding experience.

Our building features a large lecture theatre, small group teaching rooms, IT facilities and smaller tutorial spaces. There is also a large social area which encourages a more informal and interactive style of learning.