BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice with foundation year
University of Greenwich
Explore crime, justice and the social factors behind offending and public responses. Develop critical analysis and research skills relevant to justice, policy and community work.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Foundations of CriminologyDegree stage: Year 1
Criminal Justice Process and PracticeDegree stage: Year 1
Criminological Research MethodsDegree stage: Year 2
Policing and SocietyDegree stage: Year 2
Crime in the City, Crime and the StateDegree stage: Year 3
The Psychology of TerrorismDegree stage: Year 3 (option)
Criminology Undergraduate Dissertation ProjectDegree stage: Year 3 (option)
Criminology, the Community and Work Based PracticeDegree stage: Year 3 (option)
Gangs, Guns and Knife CrimeDegree stage: Year 3 (option)
PenologyDegree stage: Year 3 (option)
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Compare two explanations of a fictional crime pattern and evaluate possible criminal-justice responses.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
CriminologyCriminal justiceSocial research
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Probation officer
Additional training or accreditation required
Probation officers supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Complete the applicable Professional Qualification in Probation route, meeting prior knowledge, training, supervised practice and vetting requirements.
Prison officers supervise people who are in prisons, remand centres and young offenders' institutions.
Starting out
£33,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Requires the employer’s formal recruitment and occupational training route, with eligibility, fitness, security and background checks; the academic course is not the professional qualification.
Police officers respond to incidents, investigate crimes and work closely with communities to keep them safe.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Requires the employer’s formal recruitment and occupational training route, with eligibility, fitness, security and background checks; the academic course is not the professional qualification.
Civil Service executive officers work in government departments that develop policies and provide services to the public.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Youth workers support young people aged 11 to 25 to help them with their personal, social and educational development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£37,000
How to get there: Professional status requires an NYA-recognised youth-work qualification or suitable postgraduate route, experience with young people and required checks. Youth-support routes are distinct.
Family support workers offer tailored help to families and carers, and give advice on how to promote their children's learning and development.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Paralegals carry out research, prepare legal documents and give legal advice to clients.
Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Research crime, justice and ways to reduce reoffending.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Assess information and risks to support investigations and decisions.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Investigate social questions with qualitative and quantitative research.
Starting out
Not published
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
Not published
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Works with communities to improve services and opportunities.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Build supervised experience with the relevant client group and complete safeguarding/background checks and employer-specific training; independent regulated practice requires its own qualification.
Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete an approved social work qualification and register with Social Work England (or the regulator for the UK nation of practice); this course alone is not a qualifying social work degree.
Counsellors help people talk about their situation and feelings in a safe and supportive way, and help them to cope and make positive changes.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Further recognised practitioner counselling training, supervised client hours and professional membership/registration requirements apply; this course does not independently qualify a counsellor.
Help people plan education, training and employment choices.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build supervised guidance experience and complete an appropriate career-guidance qualification for professional roles; check Career Development Institute register requirements.
Charity fundraisers organise events and activities to encourage people to donate to causes and to support organisations.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Guide organisations on lawful handling and protection of personal data.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Investigate trading practices and enforce consumer protection standards.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Deliver council services and implement local policy and public programmes.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate
English language
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.