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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L611

Criminology

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology at Bournemouth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU? - Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime - Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour - Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare - Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience - Develop your own piece of research... International tuition fees are £19,635 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 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology
Criminal Behaviour and Deviance
Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Crime and Society
Policing and Law Enforcement
Organised Crime and Terrorism
Research Methods in Social Science
Criminology Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:L611
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic54

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,635

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,905

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 — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£20,000£23,500£28,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£39,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

70%Working
3%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
59%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
84%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

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