BSc (Hons) Criminology

At Winchester, we believe that understanding crime means critically engaging with the wider social, legal, and ideological forces that shape it. We go beyond the textbook to explore real cases, real issues, and real solutions. You will challenge your assumptions, examine the causes of crime, confront its consequences, and investigate how justice can be made fairer, smarter, and more effective. What makes Winchester different is our authentic approach to learning. Your lecturers aren't just academics – they're experts in their field with lived experience and contemporary real-world insight which they bring into every seminar. In our close-knit criminology community, you'll be known by name, supported by the same personal tutor for all three years, and challenged to think critically about justice, ethics, and social change. Our contemporary curriculum tackles the issues that matter most right now, including digital and organised crime, culture and diversity, escalating violence, criminological psychology, and issues around addiction and sport. You'll develop skills in professional software, examine real-world cases, and explore how inequality shapes criminal behaviour. Every module prepares you for the rapidly evolving world of crime, criminal justice and rehabilitation where digital literacy and ethical reasoning are essential. You'll learn through interactive workshops that mirror real professional practice, embedding you at the centre of your learning experience: building an

IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all

International students: £16,700 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £16,700 per year

September

UCAS deadline: 14 January (6pm GMT). Late applications accepted if course remains open.

• On campus, United Kingdom