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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L437

Applied Criminal Justice (Top-Up)

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Applied Criminal Justice (Top-Up) 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 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Get the undergraduate qualification and academic recognition you need to progress your established career in the police or criminal justice sector. Get access to the latest facilities, supported by UWE Bristol's respected reputation as a policing and criminology education provider. As policing has evolved in recent years with the introduction of degree-based qualifications for new recruits, a gap has been identified within the workforce. 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 £23,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Justice Systems and Governance
Policing Operations and Professional Practice
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Law
Contemporary Criminology and Crime Analysis
Public Protection and Risk Management
Leadership and Organisational Change in Criminal Justice
Applied Research Methods and Data Analysis
Professional Practice and Reflective Development
UCAS Code:L437
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,750

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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
55%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
87%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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