Liberal Arts Criminology BA Hons

A liberal arts degree gives you the freedom to focus on the subjects that most interest you. You’ll concentrate on a major area of study while maintaining a breadth of learning spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences.  

The Criminology Major

The Criminology Major offers a multidisciplinary approach to studying crime and deviance. Drawing on a wide range of social sciences including sociology, law, politics and psychology, this major complements the liberal arts ethos and offers an ideal foundation to explore other major subject areas.   

From homicide and fraud to terrorism and cybercrime, this major covers a wide variety of criminal offences and key concepts in criminological thought. You will explore the origins, extent and causes of crime and its impact upon society. By approaching crime from both the perspective of the ‘victim’ and the ‘offender’, this major will challenge your common-sense beliefs about crime and justice.

Modules reflect both a theoretical and practical approach to criminal studies. You’ll cover topics such as laws and legal processes, equality and justice, policing and punishment, crime prevention and the criminal justice system.   

Forensic psychology is a key activity within the field of criminology. You’ll learn the basic principles of this social science and its application within the context of criminal law.

Opportunities to visit courtrooms and hear from criminology professionals will help to contextualise your studies and expose you to criminology in practice.

Elective modules will help you understand the breadth of this important discipline and also give you a broad skillset.   

Options to learn a language and study abroad at one of our international partners will help expand your learning and global outlook.   

This major will teach you how to draw larger conclusions about the nature and effects of crime in order to develop effective and humane methods for preventing it. 

Minimum entry requirements for Level 4 students

One of the following qualifications:

• Three GCE A-levels at grade A-C
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
  - Three AP tests with an average grade of 3 or two AP tests with an average grade of 4
  - Three SAT II (Subject Tests) with a minimum score of 500 in each section or two SAT II with a minimum score of 600 in each section
  - SAT I (Reasoning Tests) with a minimum score of 1800 (600 in each section)
  - ACT with a composite score of 26 (20 in each section)
  - Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) - 30 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

English Language requirements 

English is our language of instruction and we require proof of your English proficiency. 

You can demonstrate your English proficiency with:

•    IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components

•    PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component

•    TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department, UKVI)

•    A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)

•    International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level

You’ll graduate with a wide range of skills valuable in any workplace, including critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, communication, teamwork and problem-solving – ready to become an engaged, thoughtful and well-informed global leader.  

Industry-active academics and our Graduate Outcomes Team can help to connect you to world-renowned companies, where you’ll build workplace skills and connections you’ll lean on throughout your whole career. 

Liberal Arts alumni have a high rate of employment and occupy various high-profile positions across academia, entrepreneurship, finance, politics, law, management, the arts, marketing, PR, psychology and consultancy. 

Many Liberal Arts graduates also pursue postgraduate study at Regent’s, launch successful enterprises and expand existing family businesses, while making the most of Regent’s lifelong career support and innovative entrepreneurial co-working space.