BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Why study BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Goldsmiths
If you have any questions about BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Goldsmiths, you can meet with the programme convenor online.
Discover why crime happens, how justice is delivered and what role you can play in challenging the system. Bringing together theory and real-world experience, the BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice, while developing practical skills needed to engage with the criminal justice system.
- Tailor your learning: You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience to explore the big questions around crime and justice, while tailoring your degree to your interests.
- Gain career-ready skills: You’ll graduate with strong analytical, research, and legal skills – ready for a wide range of career paths in the UK and beyond.
- Engage in interdisciplinary learning: You'll be taught by experts in law, sociology, and community studies.
- Explore crime in a global context: How it links to inequality, migration, human rights, international trade, and state violence. You'll connect local and international perspectives on crime.
- Study real-world case studies: Learn about the criminal justice system with insights from practitioners and people with lived experience of the system.
- Examine the link between crime and culture: How media and culture shape our ideas about law, justice, and social order.
- Develop your research skills: Learn how to investigate criminological questions and apply your findings to real-world challenges.
- Gain practical experience: You’ll be provided with opportunities for work placements, projects, and engagement with professionals.
Contact
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Alex Rhys-Taylor
UCAS code
L4L3
Entry requirements
A-level: CCC
BTEC: DMM
IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
Fees
Home - full-time: £9790
International - full-time: £22000
School
Subjects
Law
Sociology
Social, Individual and Community Wellbeing
We are an Adobe Creative Campus. During your studies, you will be able to use Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and more for free on your own devices.
What you'll study
You'll take the following compulsory modules:
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Skills for the Social Sciences | 15 credits |
| Criminal Justice Systems A | 15 credits |
| Crime, Control and the State | 15 credits |
| Methods for Worldmaking 1A | 15 credits |
| Imaginative Criminology | 15 credits |
| Legal Skills for the 21st Century | 15 credits |
| Methods for Worldmaking 1B | 15 credits |
| Criminal Justice Systems B | 15 credits |
You’ll build your understanding of the legal system, criminological theory, and the factors that influence crime.
You’ll discuss contemporary issues, explore the roots of crime, and develop essential academic skills.
Note about optional modules (if available): The above is indicative of the typical modules offered, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. The module content and availability is subject to change.
Teaching style
This programme is mainly taught through scheduled learning - a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops. You’ll also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. This includes carrying out required and additional reading, preparing topics for discussion, and producing essays or project work.
How you'll be assessed
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, extended essays, reports, presentations, practice-based projects or essays/logs, group projects, reflective essays, and seen and unseen written examinations.
Entry requirements
We accept the following qualifications:
A-level: CCC
BTEC: DMM
International Baccalaureate: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 24 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
Scottish qualifications: CCCCD (Higher) or DDD (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 65%
Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3
Alternative requirements and selection process
See our full list of undergraduate entry qualifications.
We welcome students with a range of educational experiences. If you believe you may not meet the standard qualification requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. We will alocate places based on enthusiasm and commitment to your subject, as evidenced by your application.
If you don't have the required academic qualifications, you may be invited to interview.
We’ll pay particularly careful attention to your personal statement, which is your opportunity to demonstrate your interest in the subject you’ve applied for. Your referees are also welcome to include any relevant contextual comments around your academic achievements. We’ll look at all these things when making a decision on your application, as well as your qualifications and grades.
We frequently interview mature applicants (over 21) or those with alternative qualifications, and have a long tradition of encouraging students from all social backgrounds to study at our university.
International qualifications
We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.
Fees and funding
Annual tuition fees
These are the UG fees for students starting their programme in the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £9790
- International - full-time: £22000
If your fees are not listed here, please check our undergraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office, who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.
It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time if you require a Student Visa, however this is currently being reviewed and will be confirmed in the new year. Please read our visa guidance in the interim for more information. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
If you are looking to pay your fees please see our guide to making a payment.
Funding opportunities
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries, and our Careers Service can also offer advice on finding work during your studies. Find out more about funding your studies with us.
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page.
There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments. Please check the programme specification for more information.
Careers
You’ll develop expertise that is increasingly sought after in fields such as:
- Policing and investigations
- Probation and rehabilitation services
- Intelligence and security analysis
- Policy development
- Community and youth justice
- NGOs and human-rights organisations
As well as roles in technology-driven fields:
- Digital forensics
- Data-driven policing
- Cyber-crime analysis
- Algorithmic accountability
Throughout the degree, you’ll gain hands-on experience with digital data analysis—working with large datasets, visualisation tools, and computational techniques that reflect real practices used in government agencies, research institutes, and the growing field of tech-enabled criminal justice.
The degree has a strong focus on real-world applicability. You’ll engage with practitioner-led teaching, work-based learning opportunities, case studies, simulations, and collaborative problem-solving exercises that mirror the environments they will encounter in professional settings.
You’ll learn to apply legal reasoning, evaluate digital evidence, analyse policy, and develop ethical, evidence-based approaches to contemporary justice issues.
The programme's distinctly global and critical orientation, combined with robust training in analytical, research, and legal skills, means you'll graduate ready to enter an expanding and rapidly evolving field.
