BSc (Hons) Criminology with Integrated Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) Criminology course explores key issues surrounding crime and victimisation, examining the causes, consequences, and societal responses to crime. It covers current issues, policy, and practices in the criminal justice system, with a focus on equipping you to work with vulnerable or high-risk individuals. Strong links with organisations like Northumbria Police and HM Prison Service offer valuable placement and volunteering opportunities to help you gain career-relevant experience. You'll also have the chance to take part in our Local Appropriate Adult Scheme, where you can volunteer as someone's appropriate adult and achieve an additional professional qualification. Your learning will be shaped by current research from our lecturers who specialise in topics such as domestic violence, offender risk management, gender based violence, desistance from crime, the criminalisation of sex work, and disability and vulnerability.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £5,760 per year

UK/Home: £5,760 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026 Full-timeSeptember 2026 Part-timeSeptember 2026 Integrated Foundation Year

Apply via UCAS — equal consideration deadline

• On campus, United Kingdom