Criminology (with foundation year) BA (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for you to develop a career relating to criminology. The foundation year aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this programme explores the development of legislation with core academic skills. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Criminology BA (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences.The degree introduces you to crime as a dynamic process in a rapidly changing world linking foundational principles and emerging trends to explore its impact on daily life. In your third year you will specialise in a range of areas of crime, victimology, criminal justice, and crime prevention emphasising key transferable skills in preparation for graduate level employment in a global market. During your degree you will have the opportunity to link major theoretical perspectives to contemporary issues and debates – putting theory into practice. You will also be able to reflect analytically and critically on a wide range of issues and emerging trends relating to crime, control, and criminal justice in local and global contexts, before applying creative solutions to crime problems, and to systemic failures in dealing with crime.**Key benefits of the degree*** Applied approach designed to develop the skills required for graduate employment in various criminal justice roles* Expert speakers from agencies involved in criminal justice complement and contextualise your understanding (subject to availability)* International perspective on crime* Have opportunities to participate in international field trips – previous criminology trips have included South Africa, USA, Finland, Estonia, and PolandSee our website for further details.

Which department am I in?

School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,800.00 (US$ 21,696) per year
The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2025

Venue

Coventry (Main Campus)

Priory Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 5FB, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,800.00 (US$ 21,696) per year
The average student living cost in the Midlands is £822 a month, comfortably one of the cheapest regions in the UK.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Coventry (Main Campus)

Priory Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 5FB, United Kingdom

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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