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Criminology BSc Hons
This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
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Points of entry for Criminology BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology and Sociology at University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
B,B,B
Required subjects for Criminology BSc Hons at University of Portsmouth
112-120 points from 3 A levels.
UCAS points for current students on Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology and Sociology at University of Portsmouth
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Asked for:
112 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Sociology at University of Portsmouth
member12123990
16th November 24
Criminology and Forensic Investigation, BSc Hons FullTime
I enjoy my course and all that I’ve learnt however my personal tutor made no effort to speak to me other than to tell me they were my personal tutor. The value for money is your paying for a degree you teach yourself. read more
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member4122884
31st October 24
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning), BSc Hons PartTime
Tutors are very knowledgeable and covers very interesting topics read more
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member4122659
29th October 24
Law with Criminology, LLB Hons FullTime
I have found my course very enjoyable so far; the modules are interesting and I have learnt many new things and gained a better understanding of a topic I knew before. I love the concept of a lecture followed by a seminar which has aided in improving my knowledge on topics. The lecturers/tutors explain the topics quite nicely; they break down complex topics and ensure that everyone has a grasp before moving on. I believe the content of my course is preparing me for the wider job market and it has increased my passion for law even more. read more
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member4104357
16th March 24
Law with Criminology, LLB Hons FullTime
Really enjoyable course with lots of potential for job prospects. read more
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member988531
2nd July 23
Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology, BA Hons FullTime
My experience is good, some good modules read more
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member673180
9th November 22
Law with Criminology, LLB Hons FullTime
I like it but they really need to get a subscription for Law Trove read more
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member971955
30th September 22
Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning), BSc Hons PartTime
Very good bheidj. Uskebvduej read more
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member1069691
29th June 22
Law with Criminology, LLB Hons FullTime
My course was great, but the best thing about my course was my personal tutor, Caroline is fantastic and I honestly wouldn’t have been able to do this year without her! read more
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member960207
16th June 21
Law with Criminology, LLB Hons FullTime
My tutor was an amazing lady, she helped me with any and all issues I had and was there every step of the way. The criminology course wasn’t well taught in my opinion, and I know lots of other students who agree with me. It was difficult to learn due to this, and feedback felt like I was being told off rather than taught how to improve. Overall other lecturers were brilliant. read more
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member1050291
6th August 20
Sociology, BSc Hons FullTime
When studying Sociology at the Uni of Portsmouth, I found all the tutors very welcoming from the start to the end. It felt as though you were all in it together. By the end I was able to contact teachers and my tutor for any extra help that was needed in 1-1. All in all achieving the highest of my potential. read more
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member750150
30th July 20
Sociology, BSc Hons FullTime
It was awful. I didn’t enjoy any second read more
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member550083
27th July 20
Law with Criminology, LLB Hons FullTime
I absolutely love studying law and find that my personal tutor along with a few other lecturers can not do enough to support me not just academically but personally. I have a few lecturers who care more about my mental health and well-being than grades, which is a breath of fresh air and makes me feel truly valued. Unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be much communication between the Law and Criminology departments which makes it difficult to do a combined degree, and therefore I would recommend doing one or the other . read more
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member1243017
30th October 19
Sociology, BSc Hons FullTime
My personal tutor did not attempt to contact me once and they do very little for you in terms of job prospects. This uni doesn’t care about your future it just cares about getting your money. read more
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whoisthisperson
14th May 19
Sociology with Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
The course is great though it could do much better on topics. In my opinion the seminars should be more focused on teaching rather than making us talk to each other. It makes me want to avoid seminars, even though I understand the reasoning behind it (Psychological course). Hopefully this only happens during the first year. There is a great range of topics. I have been interested in everything the lectures i attended taught. The teachers are great and the personal tutors listen to your issues; offer advice. The teaching in seminars and lectures is great, i like it. The teachers know how to spot your essay writing weaknesses and the feedback you will get will be spot-on on what to fix. read more
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member1133461
17th August 18
Sociology, BSc Hons FullTime
As previously explained no support given academically or emotionally. She had no support with essays or exams. Lectures were boring and didn't compare to her college lectures. Tutors read from slides no teaching involved all her knowledge came from her Alevels. She learnt no new Information from university. Basically she taught herself. read more
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MemberHL
28th November 16
Sociology with Psychology, BSc Hons FullTime
Okay so they lie to you when they say these two courses merge together well, they don't. Psychology is absolutely separate to sociology and they do not tie in together. In the first year there are no seminars for the with psychology students and if you are doing sociology you will be used to doing loads of very interactive seminars, so it is very strange to go from that to sitting in silence for two hours twice a week being lectured at and then having no opportunity to discuss what you have learnt. Sociology side of this course is absolutely brilliant and I whole heartily recommend! read more
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