Bachelor in Criminology BA Honours

University of Westminster, established in 1838 and based in central London, combines a long academic history with modern, industry-focused teaching. Serving nearly 19,500 students, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in media, architecture, business, law, and the creative arts. Its central location provides easy access to cultural institutions, employers and professional networks that enrich learning beyond the classroom.

Students benefit from practical learning opportunities including placements, live projects and industry-linked modules that build employable skills. Small-group teaching in many courses supports personalised feedback while research-active staff bring current industry insights into seminars and studios. The campus environment is multicultural and student services include academic support, careers guidance and wellbeing resources to help international learners settle and succeed.

For prospective international students, Westminster offers strong links to London’s creative and commercial sectors and a programme of orientation and language support to ease transition. Career-focused workshops, employer showcases and alumni connections help graduates move quickly into internships and jobs. Consider Westminster if you want a centrally located university that emphasizes professional readiness, hands-on projects and vibrant city life.

If you have a strong interest in the causes of crime, the operation of criminal justice systems and the social forces that shape law, and you already hold A-levels or equivalent qualifications in subjects such as sociology, law, politics or psychology, the BA (Hons) Criminology will build on that foundation. The programme draws on sociology, law, politics, psychology and cultural studies, giving you the theoretical and analytical tools needed for research and professional work in the sector.

What sets this course apart is its location in central London, allowing regular off-site sessions at the High Court of Justice, prisons and other criminal-justice institutions, plus the option of a professional placement year or a study-abroad year that leads to a specific honours award. These experiences bring the academic study of crime directly into real-world settings.

• Core modules cover criminal justice policy, criminological theory, human rights and research methods.
• 35 hours of workplace experience are built into the second year.
• Optional final-year placements in prisons, courts or criminal-justice charities.
• Field trips to the High Court, correctional facilities and other relevant organisations.
• Graduates can earn a BA (Hons) with Professional Experience or International Experience.