BA (Hons) Criminology and Security Studies

at Birmingham City University

BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects.

• GCSE English language at grade C/4 or above

• Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted

• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

• See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details.

• English language at grade C or above

• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

• BBC / 112 UCAS points

• A maximum of 3 subjects are considered excluding General Studies. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.

• Social Sciences/ Humanities or Law pathway

• Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3. 18 of the level 3 credits must be achieved at either merit or distinction grade.

• Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma
  (2016 – present)
• Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
  (2010 - 2016)
• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
  (2002 – 2010)

• DMM
• All subject accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
  (2016 – present)
• Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
  (2010 – 2016)
• BTEC Level 3 National Certificate
  (2002 – 2010)

• 112 UCAS points

• All subject accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus

• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification

• Pearson BTEC National Foundation Diploma (2016 to present)
• Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016)

• 112 UCAS points

• All subject accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus

• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
  (2016 – present)
• Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
  (2010 - 2016)
• BTEC Level 3 National Award
  (2002 - 2010)

• 112 UCAS points

• All subject accepted except Health and Social Care pre 2016 syllabus

• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

IBO Certificate in Higher Level

• Students who do not complete the IB Diploma will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates if they obtain a total of 14 points or above from three Higher Level Subjects

• Considered with other acceptable level 3 qualifications to meet 112 UCAS Tariff Points

• For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall

• For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted.

Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers)

• Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 112 tariff points, achieved in four Higher level subjects. This must include English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum grade H5/D1)

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Health and Social Care

• 112 UCAS points.
• Can be considered along with A-levels or a combination of equivalent level 3 qualifications

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

• DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

• 112 UCAS points

• Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification

• OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
  (2016 – present)
• OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
  (until 2016)

• 112 UCAS points

• Considered with two A-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

Scottish Advanced Higher

• Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.

• Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades CCD.

• Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers).

Scottish Higher

• Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.

• Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades BBCCC is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers.

T-Levels

• 112 UCAS points (Merit overall)

Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate - Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma – Core (awarded until 2016)

ESW/KS Combined component

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Criminology (QCF)

• 112 UCAS points
• Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)

Applications from international applicants with equivalent qualifications to 112 points are welcome. Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.

In additional to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require the qualifications detailed in this table.

6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. More information.