Criminology BA(Hons): Entry requirements

Typical offer

Points:

• Single honours: 260 points
• Joint honours: 240–320 points depending on combination

Units:

• to include two A-levels or equivalent

Subjects:

• General Studies accepted only as one of three A-levels.
• Key Skills: points not accepted in tariff or accepted in lieu of GCSEs.
• Plus GCSE: Mathematics, English and Science (grade A–C required)

Further requirements for specific combinations

• Creative Writing: 60 points at A-level in English Literature, Literature and Language, Drama and Theatre Studies or a related subject.
• English Language and Communication: 80 points at A-level in English Literature / Language or a related subject.
• English Literature: 80 points at A-level in English Literature / Language or a related subject.
• French: 80 points at A-level in French or 40 points at AS-level or GCSE French grade A–B. 
• Media and Cultural Studies: students taking Media Studies A-level must achieve grade C or above.
• Psychology: students taking Psychology A-level must achieve grade C or above.
• Spanish: 80 points at A-level in Spanish or 40 points at AS-level or GCSE Spanish grade A–B.

Other entry routes 

We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience that are equivalent to the typical offer. Applications from international students with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact us for details.

All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements, which includes details of other qualifications we'll consider.

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course.

Applicants from one of the recognised Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements.