Criminology BSc (Hons)

What you will study

Criminology at the University of Surrey is taught within our interdisciplinary School of Social Sciences, which enables students to learn about related topics, such as sociology and media and communication, during their degree and to shape their course to suit their interests through optional modules. 

Our Criminology BSc degree focuses on the study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system. It will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of criminology and their application across a range of case studies and examples.

You’ll study:

• The cause and effect of criminal actions
• The form and outcome of social disorders
• Policing and regulation of public order
• Procedures and techniques of the criminal justice system
• The relationship between behaviours and punishments.

Through combining criminological theory with training in professional social research, you’ll graduate from our degree in criminology with a broad range of communicative, analytical and organisational skills – and the confidence to apply them in your future career.

Which criminology undergraduate degree is right for me?

We offer five pathways to study criminology. Let us take you through the differences between all of our courses so you know what makes each of them special.

Foundation year

If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with a Social Sciences Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree.  

To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section. Please note that this course is currently under review.

Facilities

Students will have access to practical spaces for developing and applying their knowledge about criminal justice. The University of Surrey is now, for example, home to a 'crime scene flat' that enables real-world application of investigation techniques and a 'Court of the Future' which offers insight into the operations of the courts and the developments in automated and artificial intelligence technologies in the courtroom. 

You’ll benefit from our modern teaching facilities including a recently expanded and fully networked computer laboratory. The course also makes increasing use of online resources, including videos, podcasts, web-based audience response systems and student discussion forums.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.