BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

Study criminology and the criminal justice system, from policing to probation and the voluntary sector. Learn through realistic investigations in our replica crown court and crime scene house, gaining career-ready skills through assessments.

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Fees: £ 9,790 per year (UK)
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UCAS code: M211
Course length: Various
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University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Institute code: H36
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Course overview

This criminology and criminal justice degree is designed to expand your understanding of crime, harm and justice. You will gain an insight in how behaviours are criminalised, how communities experience crime, and how the justice system responds in England and Wales. You’ll learn core criminological theory alongside the institutions and processes of the criminal justice system, then apply that knowledge through realistic scenarios. From the start of the course, you’ll use our crime scene house and replica crown court to build confidence in investigation, evidence and decision-making.

As you progress, you can shape your studies around clear career-facing themes: law enforcement and probation; social care and support practice; data and policy research; and NGO/third-sector justice work. These pathways help you connect academic ideas to real roles and professional contexts.

Assessment is designed to mirror the workplace. You’ll complete authentic tasks such as observation and investigation reports, case-based analysis, presentations, and applied research projects, building digital, analytical, and communication skills, alongside academic skills (including the ethical use of AI) throughout your studies.

An optional placement year offers invaluable experience and contacts before you graduate. You’ll leave with a strong understanding of contemporary issues, from youth justice and rehabilitation to green criminology, technology and security and the practical skills employers look for across criminal justice, policy and community settings.

Why choose this course?

State-of-the-art learning environment: Study in the modern Law School building, equipped with cutting-edge technology and flexible learning spaces. Gain practical experience in a full-scale replica crown court and the new crime scene facility, providing real-world crime scene analysis experience to enhance your career readiness.

Unique modules and co-curricular activities: Choose from contemporary optional modules such as Green Criminology, Crimes of the Powerful, Violence Against Women and Girls, Drill Music, Organised Crime, and County Lines, and AI, Technology, Ethics and Criminology.

Take part in structured employability and co-curricular activity, including strengths discovery, job-matching and assessment-centre simulation, plus LinkedIn and alumni networking tasks that strengthen your CV.

Strong employment outcomes and practical experience: Develop the skills and experience employers value through a course designed to prepare you for the world of work, and benefit from Herts’ strong graduate outcomes. Over 90% of undergraduates in work/further study (Graduate Outcomes, 2025)².

Engage with real-world cases through the award-winning Hertfordshire Law Clinic and explore how third-sector organisations support victims, rehabilitation and community justice.

Attend career events and connect with industry professionals, including guest speakers from police, prisons, probation services, and forensic psychology, to build your network and industry profile.

Your future career

Criminology and criminal justice graduates work across enforcement, rehabilitation, victim support, research and policy. Our careers framework and optional placement year help you build experience and a professional profile, supported by strong links with police, probation, local authorities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) .

Your career development is built into the programme from day one. The degree is designed around four career themes, so the knowledge and skills you build across modules link directly to roles in the criminal justice, community safety, support and policy sectors.

Possible roles of employment include:

fraud investigator
crime journalist
probation officer
crime prevention officer
victim support officer
youth offending officer.

Close links with local authorities, the police, probation services and NGOs can support placements and work-based learning.

To keep up with current industry affairs, modules are continuously reviewed and updated. Alongside a dedicated employability focus, you’ll develop research, data and digital skills, including ethical AI use, so you graduate ready for a fast-changing justice sector.

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What you'll study

You’ll learn through a blend of lectures and seminars. Teaching is designed to be flexible, while seminars focus on discussion, problem-solving and skills you’ll use in the workplace.

In your first year, you’ll build strong foundations in both criminology and criminal justice through core modules such as Criminal Justice Process, Criminological Practice and Inquiry, People, Crime and Society, Criminal Investigation, and Crime, Justice and the Third Sector. From induction, Connections CCJ, you’ll take part in activities linked to the crime scene house to spark curiosity and confidence.

In your second year, you’ll deepen your theoretical and practical understanding with modules including Punishment and Penal Policy, Criminological Thinking, Criminology Through Multiple Lenses, and Foundations of Policing and Law Enforcement, alongside options such as Youth Justice and Crime, Violence Against Women and Girls, and Global Criminology.

In your third year, you complete an independent Criminology Project and choose specialist options that match your interests and career goals, such as Rehabilitation of Offenders, Miscarriages of Justice, Crimes of the Powerful, Transnational and Organised Crime, Green Criminology, Drill Music, Organised Crime, and County Lines, and AI, Technology, Ethics and Criminology. Academic skills (including ethical AI use) and employability are embedded throughout.

You can also take an optional placement year between your second and third year to gain professional experience, develop confidence and graduate with evidence of workplace-ready skills.

Level 4

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Connections CCJ	0 Credits	Compulsory
At Hertfordshire Law School we recognise the significant investment you are making in your future career and that starts from the moment you arrive at university. To that end, the Connections CCJ induction module is designed to engage you in developing the essential skills of being able to access criminology resources with a view to understanding how these will be applied. You will also begin to engage in self-development with sessions dedicated to wellbeing and resilience and working together as part of a group to establish a sense of community with your peers travelling alongside you on your degree journey. The overarching aim is to use this two-week period to establish connections - those which will be especially important to creating a community amongst our students, as well as starting to form connections to the institution and to the subject matter of the degree from the outset and which will be taken forward across the three years.
Criminal Justice Process	30 Credits	Compulsory
This module focuses on the different stages of the criminal justice process and its agencies, both theoretically and in practice from a criminological perspective. There will be an in-depth analysis of the process of criminal justice from the point of arrest to the outcome of court hearings. This module explores the agencies and institutions of the law, their roles, and responsibilities as well as issues of accountability in relation to developments in criminal justice. For instance, students will explore contemporary issues in policing and challenges encountered by the judiciary. In doing so, students will examine the relationship between race, gender and crime, social and political developments affecting the criminal justice system, police brutality and human rights, youth crime, sentencing, and many other elements. Students will be encouraged to analyse developments in law and policy and consider potential solutions to combat the issues currently facing the criminal justice system.
Criminal Investigation	15 Credits	Compulsory
In this module the structure of a criminal investigation, its many components and its journey through the CJS will be examined, considering how, along with key partnership working, it knits together to ensure the optimum outcome within criminal investigation. It will also examine what are the challenges and barriers that investigators face. Students will have the opportunity to test their investigative skills and will examine the link between criminal investigation and local communities, public confidence and the wider CJS. It will also look at how investigation has evolved with reference to landmark cases and advances in both forensic science and digital technology. This module combines academic study and practical assessment. It will develop both oral and written communication skills, analytical thinking, decision making, problem solving, team working and leadership.
Criminological Practice and Inquiry	30 Credits	Compulsory
Criminological Practice and Inquiry immerses you in what criminologists do beyond the classroom. You will build critical reading, writing, and reflective skills while learning how crime is measured, evidence is gathered, and research informs policing and policy. Working with quantitative and qualitative approaches, you'll analyse real and simulated crime data to investigate problems, identify patterns, and communicate findings for practice and public debate. The module also explores ethics, professionalism, digital literacy, analytical tools, and transferable skills including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.
People, Crime, and Society	30 Credits	Compulsory
People, Crime, and Society explore how offending and victimisation are shaped by social structures, inequality, and everyday life. You will learn key criminological theories and examine how class, gender, ethnicity, and culture influence crime experiences. The module also investigates how crime is socially constructed, how media and politics shape public perceptions, and how institutions, police, courts, and prisons, respond. Using case studies and research evidence, you will think critically about why crime occurs and how societies choose to control it, focusing on power, context, and lived experience.
Crime, Justice, and the Third Sector	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module examines how third-sector organisations respond to crime and contribute to justice outcomes. You will explore the work of charities, social enterprises, and advocacy groups in victim support, offender rehabilitation, community safety, and policy influence. The module considers how these organisations collaborate with criminal justice agencies, fill gaps in provision, and campaign for reform, while also navigating funding pressures, accountability, and political constraints. Attention is given to partnership, power, and tensions between the state and the voluntary sector.

Level 5

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Criminological Thinking	15 Credits	Compulsory
This module advances students understanding of criminological theories and concepts. The module content delves deeper into more specific areas of criminality and deviancy by analysing contemporary crime problems. Contentious areas of criminology will be explored, including crimes against animals, misogyny, and necrophilia. Through exploring these controversial topics, students will advance their ability to apply criminological and sociological theories to real-world contemporary issues. The module will develop students critical thinking and enable them to engage with new and emerging research in the interdisciplinary field of criminology.
Youth Justice and Crime	15 Credits	Optional
This module is aimed at developing your understanding of contemporary issues concerning youth, crime, and criminal justice. Through lectures, seminars, and authentic assessments, you will need to consider the complex relationships between youth and crime, including youth as victims of crime and youth as offenders. You will also develop an understanding of historical and modern debates and discourses with regard to youth, crime, and justice. Theories, statistics, academic research, and political discourses associated with youth, crime, and justice will be analysed. Global comparative perspectives on youth, crime, and criminal justice will also be explored in detail.
Foundations of Policing and Law Enforcement	30 Credits	Compulsory
Foundations of Policing and Law Enforcement explores how policing in England and Wales developed and how it operates today within shifting social, cultural, and political contexts. You will examine core principles such as policing by consent, legitimacy, accountability, and discretion, and how these are challenged by inequality, institutional culture, and technological change. Using contemporary controversies and selected global comparisons, the module develops critical understanding of policing powers, practice, and public trust, and asks whether policing can adapt to meet the demands of a modern society.
Violence Against Women And Girls	15 Credits	Optional
Violence against Women and Girls examines VAWG as a social, political, and criminological issue through feminist criminology and a focus on structural, gendered causes. You will explore diverse forms of VAWG and victims lived experiences, alongside criminal justice, policy, and multi-agency responses. The module analyses risk assessment, safeguarding, perpetrator dynamics, and barriers to justice that shape outcomes. Drawing on contemporary research and case studies, students develop critical analytical skills and evaluate how societies recognise, prevent, and respond to violence against women and girls.
Global Criminology	15 Credits	Optional
This module introduces students to key concepts, theories, and debates in global criminology, exploring how crime, justice, and harm operate across borders. It examines transnational organised crime, state and corporate crime, human rights violations, environmental harm, and global inequalities in justice systems. Students analyse international institutions such as the UN and ICC, alongside comparative policing and punishment practices. Case studies from different regions illustrate cultural, political, and economic influences on global crime while developing skills in critical analysis, research, and ethical inquiry.

Level 6

Module	Credits	Compulsory/optional
Terrorism	15 Credits	Optional
Following the events of 11th September 2001, and 7th July 2005, public concerns surrounding terrorism, and its associated threats, have inevitably, perhaps irreversibly, deepened. Terrorism and security are, therefore, issues near at the top of the political agenda in countries from across the globe. This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the nature and impact of criminal offending within the specific context of terrorism. Additionally, students will gain appreciation of the complicated nature of dealing with the problems that arise in defining, preventing and detecting terrorist activities, which by its nature, transcends national borders. Students will also gain an awareness of the potential issues which face law enforcement bodies and Government, when implementing legislature, in order to attempting to deal with Terrorism offences.
Miscarriages of Justice	15 Credits	Optional
This module provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about miscarriages of justice and will be of practical use to aspiring criminal defence lawyers. Students will study the historical context which led to the creation of the Criminal Cases Review and will also critically examine the current criminal appeals process and discuss the arguments in favour of reform. Students will work through authentic case studies in order to understand the key steps needed to investigate and advise on a potential miscarriages of justice case. Students will develop useful skills such as case analysis, legal research and drafting. The module will also explore ethical issues and ensure that students are able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback.
Crimes of the Powerful	30 Credits	Optional
The long-standing debate within criminology about the scope and subject matter of crimes of the powerful and state crime is reflected in the polarity of definitions of the concept, which locate breaches of the law by states at one end of the spectrum, and definitions based on non-statutory breaches of human rights at the other. How could the state be a criminal factor when legally it is the state itself that defines criminal behaviour? An additional fundamental aspect of this module is to expose students to explore a framework for thinking about: What is war, the rights, and wrongs of conducting a war and why is it a matter of criminological interest? If criminology is to develop as a discipline that studies and analyses criminal, violent, abusive and deviant behaviours, then it is necessary to include crimes of the powerful and state criminality in its field.
Green Criminology	15 Credits	Optional
"our planet and its ecosystems face threats of increasing scale and complexity, mostly resulting from human activity...it is now clear that criminology has much to contribute to debates about these threats and harms" (Brisman and South, 2020: 39) Whilst studying this module, students will have the opportunity to move beyond 'traditional' criminology and explore the rapidly evolving field of 'green criminology'. Green criminologists are concerned with the health and future of our environments and planet, and as such, study the ecological, environmental, and 'green' harms and crimes committed by humans. This module will introduce students to the current research and debates surrounding 'green' issues and their harms to the environment, to humans and to animals. Key areas to be explored in this module include: how ordinary acts contribute to ecocide; innovative approaches to researching environmental crime; environmental victims; climate crimes; food crimes; environmental justice and animal rights.
Rehabilitation of Offenders	30 Credits	Optional
The overarching aim of the module is to enable students to engage critically with the theories, policies, and practices that have shaped rehabilitative work with offenders. To achieve these aims, the module focuses on the primary source of rehabilitative work - the probation service. Here, the (changing) structure and responsibilities of the probation service are explored and critically analysed. The module will also explore the rehabilitative potential of other sentencing options, such as prisons, restorative justice, community service, and electronic monitoring. Finally, it asks the question, what might the future hold for rehabilitative practices?
Addiction, Crime, And Social Harm	30 Credits	Optional
Addiction, Crime, and Social Harm explores the histories, policies, and laws shaping responses to illicit drug use, gambling, and other process addictions. You will examine contemporary debates about how addictions are defined, caused, and addressed, including issues such as gaming/internet use, work, sex, and co-dependency. Drawing on key theories of addiction and independent research, the module develops your ability to critically evaluate evidence and communicate global harms linked to drug markets, trafficking, criminalisation, and substance use.
Transnational and Organised Crime	30 Credits	Optional
Transnational and Organised Crime explores how criminal networks operate across borders and the harms they generate in a globalised world. You will examine the structures and evolution of organised crime, the social, economic, and political conditions enabling illicit enterprise, and the challenges posed to states and international governance. Core topics include illicit markets, drugs, arms, human trafficking, and cybercrime, alongside corruption and state complicity. The module also evaluates national and international responses, including legal frameworks, policing strategies, and cooperation through INTERPOL and the United Nations.
Advocacy and Human Rights in Criminology	15 Credits	Optional
Advocacy and Human Rights in Criminology explores how NGOs and third-sector organisations promote justice and protect rights in the UK, beginning with Hertfordshire and extending nationally. You will examine advocacy on asylum and migration, minority rights, online harms, bullying, gender-based violence, prison reform, youth justice, and victim support. Using case studies and policy analysis, and engaging with local and national organisations, you will build skills in campaign design, stakeholder communication, and ethical decision-making. The module supports pathways into advocacy, policy reform, and human rights work.
Collaborative Justice In Prison	15 Credits	Optional
Collaborative Justice in Prison brings university students and incarcerated learners together to explore key debates in criminology within a prison setting. Through structured seminars and reflective dialogue, participants examine punishment, justice, freedom, inequality, and the social and structural forces shaping crime and imprisonment. The module values lived experience and shared learning, encouraging students to challenge assumptions, analyse how policy and power drive criminalisation, and consider more ethical, socially just responses to harm.
AI, Technology, Ethics, and Criminology	15 Credits	Optional
AI, Technology, Ethics, and Criminology examine how AI and emerging technologies are transforming crime prevention, detection, and justice. You will explore crime mapping, predictive policing, surveillance, and cybercrime, comparing global approaches such as facial recognition and predictive analytics. Case-focused topics include forensic AI for corporate fraud, smart CCTV for street crime, and tools tackling online harms. The module centres ethical and legal debates, privacy, bias, accountability, proportionality, and human rights, evaluating when technology helps, and when it harms, justice.
Drill Music, Organised Crime, And County Lines	15 Credits	Optional
Drill Music, Organised Crime, and County Lines examines the complex relationship between UK youth culture and criminal networks. You will explore intersections between drill, gang activity, and county lines, and how these links are framed by media, policy, and policing. Using criminological theory, case studies, and critical media analysis, the module investigates the social, economic, and technological drivers of county lines, including exploitation, recruitment, and digital platforms. Guest contributions from drill artists, survivors, and practitioners challenge assumptions and deepen understanding of youth violence, marginalisation, and cultural expression.

What if I need support?

At Herts, we’re committed to your success with personalised support throughout your studies. Your dedicated personal tutor and approachable course leaders ensure guidance at every step.

For personal wellbeing, our Student Wellbeing Service and trained mental health first aiders offer care, alongside a 24/7 helpline and a free counselling app.

Enhance your academic skills with free workshops, one-on-one sessions, and online tutorials. Our Learning Resources Centres provide drop-in study skills sessions for extra support.

Optional placement year

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd. This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a year in industry, typically between your second and third years of study. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.

Research shows that over 70% of employers prefer students with work experience, which is why we believe work placements are career gold. Our Careers and Employment service are here to support you explore your options and make valuable contacts for your future career.

You’ll pay no tuition fee for this year and won’t need to worry about the details of your placement until your second year of study.

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Study Abroad offers the opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.

This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and closer to home in Europe.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.

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You’ll pay no tuition fee for this year and won’t need to worry about the details of your placement until your second year of study.

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Where you'll study

You’ll share the de Havilland Campus with students from business, law, sport, and education subjects. As a criminology student you'll also have access to our modern Law School Building which will bring you a mixture of fantastic technology, well-equipped study spaces and realistic legal settings. Inside you’ll find our incredible replica crown court, complete with judge’s bench and viewing gallery, where you’ll practise your skills and build your confidence.

The student housing is close to our Sports Village which includes a gym, swimming pool and climbing wall. You can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner in our on-campus restaurant or bar (in the newly built Enterprise Hub) on days you don’t feel like cooking. You can also use the common room to play pool, video games or just to hang out with friends. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.

Who you'll learn from

You will be taught by lecturers with substantial insight into criminal justice, including experience across policing, prisons, probation, victim support, youth justice and public service roles. Their practice experience shapes the curriculum, helping you connect criminological ideas to how justice decisions are made in real settings, whether in enforcement, rehabilitation, safeguarding or community justice.

Teaching is informed by contemporary research in areas including gender, drugs, state and war, organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism, youth justice and social harm.

You’ll benefit from practitioner guest speakers and employer-facing learning activities that build professional confidence, communication skills and a clear career direction.

Throughout the course, you will have a personal support tutor and cohort leader who will guide you and provide a safe environment for you to voice any concerns.

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How we support our students

At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.

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Entry requirements

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	112
Typical A Level offer	BBC
Typical IB offer	112 points
Typical BTEC offer	DMM
Accepted T Levels	Accepted T levels: Accounting; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Animal Care Management; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Craft and Design; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design Production, Design and Development; Design Survey & Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Support Services; Education and Early Years; Engineering. Manufacturing Processing and Control; Finance; Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Marketing; Media, Broadcast and Production; Onsite Construction; Science
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics
Access course	An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3
Additional information	Find out more about our Undergraduate Entry Requirements.

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

Typical offer (UCAS points)	104
Typical A Level offer	BCC
Typical IB offer	104 points
Typical BTEC offer	MPP
Accepted T Levels	Accepted T levels: Accounting; Agriculture, Land Management and Production; Animal Care Management; Building Services Engineering for Construction; Craft and Design; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design Production, Design and Development; Design Survey & Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Support Services; Education and Early Years; Engineering. Manufacturing Processing and Control; Finance; Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Marketing; Media, Broadcast and Production; Onsite Construction; Science
GCSE	Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics
Access course	An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3
Additional information	Find out more about our Undergraduate Entry Requirement

English language	All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Additional information	Find out more about International Entry Requirements.

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At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.

	Study type	Fees
UK students	Full time	£9,790 for the 2026/2027 academic year
UK students	Part time	£1,190 per 15 credits for the 2026/2027 academic year
EU students	Full time	£17,450 for the 2026/2027 academic year
EU students	Part time	£2,180 per 15 credits for the 2026/2027 academic year
International students	Full time	£17,450 for the 2026/2027 academic year
International students	Part time	£2,180 per 15 credits for the 2026/2027 academic year

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

Scholarships, grants and bursaries	Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies.
Disabled Students' Allowance	The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability.
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Accommodation costs	We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
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Applications open to international and EU students	Yes
Course length	Full Time, 3 YearsPart Time, 6 YearsSandwich, 4 Years

BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

Study criminology and the criminal justice system, from policing to probation and the voluntary sector. Learn through realistic investigations in our replica crown court and crime scene house, gaining career-ready skills through assessments.

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Typical offer: 112

Fees: £ 9,790 per year (UK)

UCAS code: M211

Course length: Various

Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Institute code: H36

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