Criminology courses

About Criminology And Criminal Justice Bsc (hons) in University of Portsmouth

Have you got an interest in what makes a criminal and how we should respond to crime in society?

Criminology goes hand-in-hand with criminal justice. You can study both of these subjects on this BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice degree course. You'll learn about key issues in criminal justice, such as the sentencing of offenders or the reputation and responsibilities of police forces, while you develop your understanding of the bodies involved in law enforcement, government, the court system and international agencies.

This course is ideal prep for a career working in police, probation, the prison service, community safety, and third sector roles such as victim support. You'll also set yourself up to do further research into crime prevention and criminology or continue your studies at postgraduate level.

Careers and opportunities

What can you do with a Criminology and Criminal Justice degree?

When you complete this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge you need to work in the police, probation and prison services in areas such as:

• community safety
• crime prevention
• youth offending teams
• the Home Office
• fraud investigation
• criminological research

What jobs can you do with a Criminology and Criminal Justice degree?

Roles our previous graduates have gone on to include:

• investigative data analyst
• police officer
• probation officer
• youth offending support officer
• emergency planning officer
• offender case administrator

You could also continue your studies by doing a postgraduate course.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Academic qualification equivalents

• If you have an average of 75% or above in the 12 Standard (State Board) examinations or 70% in the Central Board, we'll consider you for admission onto an undergraduate course such as a Bachelor's degree. You must have studied relevant subjects and achieved strong grades.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: A minimum of IELTS band 6.0, with no component below 5.5.
• TOEFL iBT: For most of our Bachelor's degrees, you need a score of 79 with a minimum of:18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing Some courses, especially those with a high level of discussion and writing, require higher scores. You can see course-specific details on the individual course pages.
• PTE:  54 points, with a minimum of 51 in each component.

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