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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L304

Sociology and Criminology with Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. This BA Sociology and Criminology allows you to combine the study of social life and social relations with the field of criminology and the investigation of crime and its control. Why choose this course? - This joint honours degree gives you the chance to explore the ideas, social processes and social forces that give shape to the contemporary world and investigate key criminology topics, methods and theories. - You will learn from leading academics and will develop independence of thought in confronting the social realities of today. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Sociology
Foundations of Criminology
Social Theory and Society
Crime and Criminal Justice Systems
Social Inequality and Stratification
Policing and Social Control
Deviance
Crime and Punishment
Research Methods in Social Sciences
UCAS Code:L304
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,000

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 26% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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). 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%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
75%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

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