BA Criminal Justice and Criminology entry requirements
Our standard entry requirements for UK and EU students for BA Criminal Justice and Criminology are AAB at A2 level.
Equivalent qualifications
There are many other European and International qualifications that we also accept.
- Equivalent qualifications [PDF: 146KB]
Further advice can be also be sought by contacting our Admissions Office directly.
Deferred entry
We will accept applications for deferred entry for one year. We encourage applicants who intend to undertake a gap year gaining experience of work, voluntary service or travel to make use of the personal statement section of the UCAS application form to explain their reasons for deferment.
International students
If you are from a country outside the EU and wish to apply to the School of Law, please contact our Faculty Admissions Office for guidance on our entry requirements for international students.
Language requirements
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language will be expected to have one of the following.
- A grade B in GCSE English Language or equivalent qualification.
- An overall score of at least 6.5 in IELTS with no less than 6.0 in any component.
- Internet Based TOEFL: 94 with not less than 23 in speaking, 23 in reading, 24 in writing and 21 in listening.
Which A levels do you accept?
The School of Law does not accept some A level subjects as part of a conditional offer. For further information, please see which A levels do you accept?
GCSE
We also expect applicants for BA Criminal Justice and Criminology to have obtained a substantial number of GCSE passes at a high standard.
Mature students
If you are over 21 and wish to apply for a School of Law undergraduate programme, please consult our advice page.
Admissions policy
Information about entry requirements is included under each individual course. You can download our detailed admissions policy for undergraduates [PDF: 518KB] for more detailed information.