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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: M930

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Bangor University
Bangor, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bangor University, the BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This Criminology and Criminal Justice degree provides practical knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works as well as examining what causes people to commit crime and how they respond to punishment and other deterrents. The degree aims to give you a firm grounding in the substantive, methodological and theoretical components of Criminology together with related aspects of the disciplines of law, sociology and psychology. Study the social, legal and political factors influencing crime, punishment and victimisation, and learn how agencies like the police, courts, pri... 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, and a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Criminological Theory and Perspectives
Criminal Justice Systems and Institutions
Introduction to Criminal Law
Sociology of Crime and Deviance
Research Methods in Criminology
Punishment
Rehabilitation and Offender Management
Victims
Victimisation and Criminal Harm
Organised Crime and Drug-Related Offending
UCAS Code:M930
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000

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 — Bangor University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£14,000£19,500£23,000
5 years£19,000£23,500£27,000

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 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
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 £4,000 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
25%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%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
90%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
69%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bangor University

Bangor University offers Criminology and Criminal Justice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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