UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M900

Criminology

Name: Criminology
Price: 20715 GBP
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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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3 yearsDuration

£20,715Per Year (Intl)

£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary

90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Criminology at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our degree in Criminology will enable you to develop an understanding of the causes of crime and the impact crime has on individuals, communities and the wider society. You will also study the current challenges facing the criminal justice system. Criminology is multidisciplinary in nature and therefore when studying crime causation and crime reduction you will draw information from a diverse range of disciplines, including psychology, sociology and law. International tuition fees are £20,715 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Crime and Criminological Theory

Criminal Psychology

Sociology of Deviance and Crime

Criminal Justice Systems

Criminological Research Methods

Policing and Law Enforcement

Penology and Corrections

Crime Prevention and Community Safety

UCAS Code:M900

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	BBB - CCC
International Baccalaureate	26 - 30 points
UCAS Points	96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,715

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,145

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,500	£24,000	£26,000
3 years	£18,000	£20,500	£24,000
5 years	£19,500	£23,500	£30,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary

This course

£20,500

UK average

£25,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£23,500

UK average

£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

5%Studying

25%Work & Study

40%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

86%

Overall

Teaching on my course

90%

Learning opportunities

86%

Assessment and feedback

74%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

94%

Learning resources

88%

Student voice

80%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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