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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: ML3F

Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year)

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

Course Overview

Offered by Bristol, UWE, the BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Get to the heart of real-world issues relating to crime and justice while developing your own insights and ideas to help improve people's lives. Why study criminology and sociology? Studying the relationship of people and society, with crime and justice, gives us a better understanding of what shapes people's behaviour, beliefs and attitudes. By looking at the cultural, political, economic and human factors involved, we can look for more effective ways to tackle criminal behaviour and reduce its 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, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Social Sciences
Introduction to Criminology
Sociological Theories and Perspectives
Crime
Deviance and Society
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Culture and Identity
Applied Criminology and Social Policy
UCAS Code:ML3F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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 (5 years)£78,750

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

85%Working
2%Studying
5%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
63%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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