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UndergraduateBachelor of ArtsUCAS: L311

Criminology and Policing

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA Criminology and Policing at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Jump-start your career in the criminal justice sector with our specialist Criminology and Policing degree. Explore the English legal and criminal justice systems, including the police, courts, prisons, probation, and youth justice system. You’ll discover the origins, cultural and political ethos, and legal and ethical frameworks of the system, as well as complex issues including media representation, public attitudes and the position of victims and offenders. Learn with the latest case studies and research, interactive sessions, and opportunities for field trips. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Policy
Communication and the media
Work Experience
Teaching
UCAS Code:L311
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£17,000£21,500£25,000
5 years£20,000£25,000£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 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

64%Working
4%Studying
13%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
45%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
86%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Criminology and Policing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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