Criminology with Placement Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology with Placement Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Explore crime and criminal justice – from causes to controls to consequences – with our BSc Criminology with Placement Year degree.
Offered by the [School of Law](https://www.reading.ac.uk/law/), this four-year degree is ideal if you have an interest in law, sociology, politics and social policy. You’ll study sociological, criminological and legal concepts, approaches and methodologies, gaining a critical understanding of crime, criminal justice, and their relationship with the law.
This degree is designed with maximum flexibility and affords you the opportunity to...
Explore crime and criminal justice – from causes to controls to consequences – with our BSc Criminology with Placement Year degree.
Offered by the [School of Law](https://www.reading.ac.uk/law/), this four-year degree is ideal if you have an interest in law, sociology, politics and social policy. You’ll study sociological, criminological and legal concepts, approaches and methodologies, gaining a critical understanding of crime, criminal justice, and their relationship with the law.
This degree is designed with maximum flexibility and affords you the opportunity to follow your interests by undertaking optional modules on matters pertinent to law, studying alongside LLB Law students.
Our successful placement programme will provide you with hands-on experience and transferable skills, enhancing your employability and helping you stand out in job applications.
For more information, please visit the course page: [https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/law-ug/bsc-criminology-with-placement-year](https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/law-ug/bsc-criminology-with-placement-year)
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B56-A85
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not accepted
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Not accepted
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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