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Bristol, UWE · Undergraduate
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- Available to all international students
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4 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Criminology 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 4-year full-time structure. Explore crime from multiple angles, and arm yourself with the specialist knowledge and skills that will get you noticed by employers when you graduate. Why study criminology? To tackle crime, we need to understand it why it happens, what people feel about it, and how it impacts on individuals and society. Exploring these issues from different angles is an essential part of discovering more effective deterrents and better forms of rehabilitation. 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 £22,000 within three years, and a 87% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Criminological Theory and Perspectives
Crime and Society
Criminal Justice Systems
Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Sociology of Deviance and Social Control
Law and Criminal Procedure
Victims
Offenders and Rehabilitation
Research Methods in Criminology
UCAS Code:M900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,750
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£63,000
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
90%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
30%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
70%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
84%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Bristol, UWE
Bristol, UWE offers Criminology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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