Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)
Birkbeck, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23013 | £20757 | £24208 |
25-75 percentile range | £19989 - £26124 | £15689 - £25435 | £18599 - £30307 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in crime, those who commit crime, and how we respond to crime and social disorder? The BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Birkbeck aims to provide you with an education that is critical, questioning and creative.
This research-led criminology and criminal justice degree is taught by internationally recognised academics. Their expertise will give you an in-depth understanding of the social, political, economic, theoretical and cultural contexts of all aspects of crime.
Led by principles of social and racial justice, the course focuses on contemporary social problems, from prison abolition, policing and racism, migration and deportation and social welfare, to gendered violence, terrorism and drugs. Themes you will engage with range from punishment, policing, security and surveillance to organised, corporate and state crime.
You will analyse real-world events through a focus on national and international criminal justice policy, institutions and practices. You will also think about the people who make, and those who are subjected to, these systems and processes.
This course gives you the opportunity to develop:
- your capacity to apply knowledge gained to complex, abstract and practical situations
- your ability to recognise alternative and creative solutions to particular problems and the ability to produce well-supported conclusions in relation to them
- your capacity to apply knowledge to situations that engage with academic and policy debates.
Highlights
- Dedicated academic skills workshops are run by our Learning Development Tutors, who can advise on a range of study skills.
- We understand that our students want to make a change through higher education. You can participate in our year-round Criminology Careers Events: Work for Social Justice, Work for Criminal Justice. You can achieve support from Birkbeck alumni through our Mentoring Pathways scheme.
- You can hear from scholars within and beyond Birkbeck including the esteemed Annual Criminology Lecture, Law on Trial events week and our Criminology Research Seminars. These showcase prominent academics carrying out path-breaking research on crime, criminal justice and related themes.
- You may be eligible for the Birkbeck cash bursary scheme to assist with the costs of study, such as purchasing books, printing and travelling to classes. Cash bursaries do not have to be paid back.
Careers and employability
Graduates can pursue career paths in criminal justice, public safety or social welfare. Possible professions include:
- community development worker
- prison or probation officer
- social worker
- adult guidance worker.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) at Birkbeck, University of London
25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. ALTERNATIVE ENTRY ROUTES Successful completion of our Certificate of Higher Education in Criminology allows you to apply for entry onto Year 2 of this degree.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Birkbeck, University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birkbeck, University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #25
- #151
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #31
- #251
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- Sociology
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 17 university rankings of Birkbeck, University of London
About Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London (BBK) was established in 1823, and takes a different stance towards admissions than many other universities. Applicants are encouraged by BKK to apply even if they don’t possess the traditional qualifications normally required, as applications here are also considered based on an assessment of your knowledge on the subject, and any work experience you might have. Being located in the very centre of London, students will have all the advantages of the city’s public transport connections, as well as the chance to live in such a diverse and vibrant city with all that it offers.
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Student composition of Birkbeck, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Birkbeck, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 4800
- postgraduates:
- 2810
- Total:
- 7610
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Psychology with Criminology & Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 57% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 125 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Justice BA | University of Greenwich | 80% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | 124 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 0% | 10% | £9000 | £12600 | 129 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16100 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £9250 | £18100 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 64% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 133 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Justice (with pathway in Cyber Criminology) BA (Hons) | University of East London | - | - | - | £9250 | £14160 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Black Studies (Criminal Justice) BA (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 78% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | £16085 | 116 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Law with Criminal Justice LLB (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Law with Criminal Justice with Placement LLB (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%