Undergraduate · Law & Criminology
Explore the relationship between crime, society and law. Build academic confidence and develop the research, analytical and practical skills to investigate questions of justice in the UK and internationally.
Course outline with personal guidance from GLP. Confirm the current award and foundation route with Arden.
Explore crime, society and justice
This page retains the Criminal Law with Foundation Year title from the programme outline. Arden’s matching degree modules are currently published under BA (Hons) Criminology with Law. Its foundation link opens the standard degree page. Confirm the exact award title, foundation availability, study mode, duration and entry conditions before applying.
Read Arden’s current course guide (opens in a new tab)Build academic skills before exploring criminology and law in UK and international contexts. Consider how political, psychological and social influences shape criminal behaviour, legal responses and the experience of justice.
The outline describes a digital-first, practice-driven approach. Investigate the causes and patterns of crime, examine relevant legislation, and evaluate how justice systems and crime-prevention agencies respond to individuals and communities.
Academic and practitioner perspectives can connect theory with real situations through webinars, guest speakers and case studies. The outline includes opportunities to develop work for publication; confirm what is available to your cohort and any selection process.
Foundation study introduces university learning, research and critical thinking while exploring the social world and social justice. Academic guidance supports your transition towards degree-level study and independent enquiry.
Your experience matters
Supplied foundation guidance
These are the requirements stated in the programme outline and need confirmation for the current foundation route. If your qualifications are over three years old, the outline also requests a professional CV.
English language guidance
The outline also lists TOEFL iBT 80 or equivalent. Confirm accepted tests, component requirements and alternatives with Arden.
Relevant work experience demonstrating critical thinking and analysis may support an application. The outline requests a personal statement explaining your motivation and ability to study, references and evidence of experience.
Prior study in English, supported by a Medium of Instruction letter, may be considered. The outline mentions an internal English test where other evidence is unavailable; confirm whether this is offered and accepted for your entry route.
Foundation and direct degree entry have different requirements. Ask Arden to confirm the current foundation criteria and required evidence; the standard degree’s published criteria should not be treated as confirmation of this route.
Your learning journey
The supplied outline contains 23 modules across a Foundation Year and Levels 4–6. Each degree level lists 120 credits, including a 40-credit final Research Project.
Foundation module credit values are not specified in this outline. Confirm the foundation route and programme specification with Arden.
The outline gives a completion range of four to twelve years and suggests many students finish in four to six. Confirm the permitted study period, progression rules and current modules with Arden; a fixed duration is not guaranteed.
Connect theory with real questions
Confirm the delivery platform, attendance expectations, academic support and guest-speaker programme for the foundation route.
The supplied outline describes assessment without formal examinations. Confirm the current tasks and requirements for every level, including the Foundation Year.
Looking beyond graduation
Develop transferable skills in research, critical analysis, communication and applying knowledge to scenarios. Explore how governmental and non-governmental organisations prevent crime, respond to its effects and apply the law.
These are possible directions to investigate. Employers and professional bodies set their own recruitment, training, experience and qualification requirements. The degree does not itself confer solicitor or barrister qualification or guarantee employment.
Plan your next step
Tuition fees
Contact GLP for the current fee schedule for your entry year, including the foundation year and subsequent degree years.
Ask about fees & fundingEligible students may be able to apply for tuition fee support. Entitlement depends on the confirmed course, provider and study mode, as well as previous study, age, nationality and residency status. Living-cost support has additional conditions, particularly for distance learning; confirm your individual eligibility with Student Finance.
For most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, applications use Lifelong Learning Entitlement funding. Check the official guidance for your start date and the confirmed foundation route before making financial plans.
Confirm your entry route, eligibility, intake availability, modules and current fees with the provider. This page brings together course information and GLP guidance.
Arden’s current Criminology with Law guide (opens in a new tab)Student finance eligibility — GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)Funding for courses starting from January 2027 — GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)Your questions, answered
The supplied outline uses Criminal Law with Foundation Year. Arden publishes the matching degree subjects as Criminology with Law. Confirm the exact award title and foundation route before applying.
The outline gives four to twelve years, with many students aiming for four to six. Confirm the current minimum and maximum study period, progression rules and delivery arrangements.
The supplied guidance lists three GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2, or equivalent, with a CV for older qualifications. These need confirmation against the provider’s current foundation admissions criteria.
Relevant work demonstrating critical thinking and analysis may be considered, supported by a personal statement, references and evidence. Arden assesses applications individually.
Start with academic skills and social justice, then explore legal systems, criminology, policing, prisons, victimology, international law and independent research.
The supplied outline describes assignments, essays, reports, presentations, portfolios, roleplay and research rather than formal examinations. Confirm the current assessment plan, including the Foundation Year.
The degree explores criminology and law. Professional legal careers have separate qualification and training requirements; discuss your intended pathway before choosing a course.
Intakes and fees are to be confirmed. Contact GLP for guidance on the current foundation route and application arrangements.
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