University of Hull
Criminology with Law
Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom · UCAS M9M1
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
The University of Hull
Intl. Tuition
£18,100 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
M9M1
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Course Overview
Criminology with Law at University of Hull in Kingston upon Hull, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs. Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.
Student life (indicative)
Hull offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
14,715
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
30.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
72.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Criminology with Law
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Criminology with Law topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Criminology with Law
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Social sciences
- Criminology
- Law
- Legal studies
- Criminal law
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
14,715
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
30%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.2/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
Student Life & City (indicative)
Hull offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Hull offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
72%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs. Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.
- Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs.
- Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Engineering
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,225/month budget (housing $700, food $275, transport $75) covers everything comfortably. Hull is among the cheapest places to study in the UK — ideal for minimising debt.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,225/month budget (housing $700, food $275, transport $75) covers everything comfortably.
- Hull is among the cheapest places to study in the UK — ideal for minimising debt.
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