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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: ML93

Criminology and Sociology

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£20,715Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology 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. BA Criminology and Sociology, at Aberystwyth University, will enable you to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and approaches across the disciplines of both Criminology and Sociology. This degree scheme will provide you with an in-depth understanding of society and criminality and will introduce you to new perspectives on social inequality and social change that are taking place both locally and internationally. Providing insight on criminology from a sociological perspective, our degree will give you the sophisticated knowledge and analytical skillset needed for breaking into the public a... 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 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Criminology
Sociological Theory and Concepts
Crime and Society
Social Inequality and Stratification
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Criminal Justice Systems
Deviance and Social Control
Globalisation and Social Change
UCAS Code:ML93
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

50%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
30%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

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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Gwyneth Evans Bursary

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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Aberystwyth University

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