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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: ML93

Criminology and Sociology

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Bristol, UWE is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. You'll work with organisations through placements and internships, and get to develop your own insights and ideas to help improve people's lives. Why study criminology and sociology? Studying the relationships between individuals, society, crime and justice, helps us to understand what shapes people's behaviour, beliefs and attitudes. By looking at the social, political cultural and economic factors involved, we can look for more effective ways of understanding and addressing crime and it's impact on individuals and society. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology and Society
Sociological Theory and Perspectives
Crime
Deviance and Social Control
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Criminal Justice Systems and Policy
Sociology of Inequality and Diversity
Applied Criminology and Practice
Dissertation or Major Research Project
UCAS Code:ML93
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

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 — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,500£27,500
3 years£18,500£22,000£25,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£32,000

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▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

81%Working
9%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
38%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
85%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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