BA (Hons) Criminology is listed as a part-time undergraduate degree taught fully online, so there is no campus day to plan around. The university gives the award, subject, mode and intake rather than a module list, so AF Education keeps this summary to those facts and asks the university for the current module outline when you enquire. It can suit people already working in retail security, housing, youth work or call-handling who want to understand crime and justice at degree level while keeping their income. The upcoming intake is November 2026. Standard entry is two A levels plus three GCSEs at grade C; without these, two or more years of professional experience shown in a CV and reference may be accepted. England-resident UK home students get free help from AF Education with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Part time
- Schedule options
- Online
- Upcoming intake
- November 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want an undergraduate degree in this subject, including career changers and returners to education.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three GCSE subjects. Without these, at least two years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and reference may be considered. AF Education confirms what applies to you.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible part-time courses, a Tuition Fee Loan can be paid directly to the university. Distance-learning students can normally only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability, so we check your position before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
This course is delivered online, so there are no campus days to plan around. Your study plan is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Course overview from Arden University
About BA (Hons) Criminology (Arden, Online)
Campus selection is Online, matching a fully remote delivery pattern rather than a city teaching site.
Criminology programmes explore crime, justice, and social responses to offending at a conceptual level. An online part-time format can work for mature students, shift workers, and applicants outside easy reach of a physical campus. This page does not invent police partnerships, placement schemes, or entry grades.
AF Education offers free guidance on applications and funding eligibility questions where Student Finance England may be relevant to your case.
Remote criminology study can also reduce travel costs compared with multi-day campus commuting.
How this course differs
This page is BA (Hons) Criminology at Arden University: Bachelors, no foundation year, Part Time (Online), at Online. Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Criminology this page | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| BA Criminology with Foundation Year | University of Bradford International College (Partner: OIEG) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Bradford |
BA (Hons) Criminology is available at Online. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Criminology
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Prefer to study from home?
If an on-campus location doesn't work for you, this course also offers an online study option — so you can still progress with a flexible learning route.
Entry Requirements for Arden University (Undergraduate Level 4)
These entry requirements apply to Arden University undergraduate degrees starting at Level 4 (not Foundation Year and not Top-up). All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enrol. Standard entry Two subjects at…
English Language Requirements for Arden University
Arden University needs evidence that your English is at the right level for the course. You can meet this through recent study in English or an accepted English test. Qualifications studied in…
Interview Process
Arden University interviews are held online on Microsoft Teams. They are a short conversation about your course choice and how you meet the entry route — not a formal exam. Before the…
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How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Where is the course taught?
This course is delivered online, with no campus days.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Online (part time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for online study?
Normally not. GOV.UK says distance-learning students can only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability. A Tuition Fee Loan may still be available.
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