Secure your place on criminology degree through clearing

Clearing is another opportunity for you to join us at the University of Plymouth in September
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Register for clearing

Register your details now and gain access to our priority hotline as well as exclusive content and expert support ahead of results day.
Why do people commit a crime, and how do we deal with criminality? You will get under the skin of the criminal justice system and learn about how criminology can have an impact on promoting change.
[ We are a Top 10 provider of Criminology education (Guardian University League Table 2025)

Investigate 'The Murder House' Crime Suite

Examine simulated crime scenes and real missing persons cases
Learn by doing in scenarios that are based on real-life investigations in our state-of-the-art crime, interview and simulated policing suite. You'll be able to explore physical crime scenes, harvest forensic material, learn and practise police interview techniques and analyse CCTV footage.
The unique combination of immersive learning and our staff expertise sets us apart as the only university in the South West peninsula providing this exceptional student experience.
 

Apply through Clearing if:

  • you haven’t met the conditions of your offers
  • you haven’t made a UCAS application this year
  • you haven’t received any offers (or none that you want to accept).

Follow our step-by-step guide to Clearing

Find detailed guidance and information about what to do to, in what order, to help you secure your place through Clearing.

Visit us at our Clearing information day on Saturday 16 August

For students who are applying through Clearing (or current applicants for 2025 entry), providing a final opportunity to learn more about the University and city.
Our Clearing accommodation guarantee ✔
For anyone making a new application through Clearing, who meets our terms and conditions we guarantee:
  • a room in our University-managed accommodation
  • or a room in accredited private accommodation
  • or a room supplied by an alternative private provider (if you meet their terms and conditions).