BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice
About this course
BA (Hons) in Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice is an undergraduate degree combining the study of modern languages with criminal justice and criminological theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme includes a compulsory year abroad, alongside optional opportunities for a placement year and a foundation year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Vulnerability and Risk in Criminal Justice, Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Introduction to Criminology, alongside language instruction in French or Spanish. The second year progresses with modules including Criminological Theory, Policing, Security and the State, Social and Political Research, and Research Methods. During the third year, students undertake a compulsory year abroad involving study or work placements. The final year features advanced language study alongside compulsory modules like Perspectives on Youth Crime and From Crime to Punishment, while optional choices allow students to explore topics such as Organised Crime and Counter-terrorism, Serial Killers, and Approaching Translation.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104-128 tariff points from Level 3 qualifications* e.g.: A Levels : in a relevant modern language (no language required for language-beginners' pathway)**. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H5 in relevant modern language. No language required for language-beginners' pathway). BTEC National Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): Case by case** Access Pass required ** Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 24%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 33%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Vulnerability and Risk in Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Criminology
- Transnational Cultures
- Language and Culture: A Toolkit
- Beginners French A
- Beginners French B
- Intermediate French A
- Intermediate French B
- Beginners Spanish A
- Beginners Spanish B
- Intermediate Spanish A
- Intermediate Spanish B
- Identities in World Cinema
- Reading Fantastic Literatures
- Galician
- History of Galicia
- Advanced French A
- Advanced French B
- Advanced Spanish A
- Advanced Spanish B
- Policing, Security and the State
- The Police and Contemporary Society
- Criminological Theory
- Understanding Crime
- Social and Political Research
- Research Methods
- Study Placement Abroad: Alternative Assessment 1 (Year)
- Study Placement Abroad: Alternative Assessment 1 (Semester)
- Placement Abroad 1 (Year)
- Placement Abroad 1 (Semester)
- Perspectives on Youth Crime
- From Crime to Punishment
- Approaching Translation
- Languages and Ecologies
- Reading Contemporary Galician Culture
- Single Honours Dissertation
- Serial Killers
- Organised Crime and Counter-terrorism
- Proficient French A
- Proficient French B
- Proficient Spanish A
- Proficient Spanish B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice at Bangor University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages And Criminology And Criminal Justice at Bangor University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.