Bachelor in Criminology BSc

Tuition fees for BSc Criminology are 21,650 GBP per year.

If you are a student driven by a desire to interrogate the structures of power, social inequality, and the complexities of justice, this programme provides a rigorous academic foundation. You will move beyond surface-level observations to critically analyse the relationship between crime, harm, and the broader social forces shaping our world. This is not just a study of law-breaking; it is an exploration of the human and institutional dynamics behind policing, punishment, victimology, and the evolving nature of deviance.

Distinctive features of this degree include:

• Research-Led Expertise: Learn from staff who are actively shaping the field, ensuring you engage with cutting-edge developments before they even reach textbooks.
• Professional Integration: A compulsory placement year embeds you in real-world professional environments, allowing you to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
• Digital Fluency: As an Adobe Creative Campus, the university integrates digital literacy and data analysis skills, ensuring you are equipped for a tech-driven workforce.
• Critical Perspective: You will develop the ability to conduct independent empirical research, preparing you for high-impact careers in the Home Office, non-profits, policy, and beyond.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.