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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M90F

Applied Criminology with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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4 yearsDuration
£15,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BSc (Hons) Applied Criminology with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 100% of our Applied Criminology students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four-year course. Should we legalize street drugs? What should we do when children commit crime? International tuition fees are £15,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 81% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year: Academic Skills and Study Methods
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
Crime and Society
Policing and Law Enforcement
Understanding Offenders and Offending Behaviour
Victimology and Victim Support
Criminal Justice Systems and Sentencing
Applied Criminological Research Methods
UCAS Code:M90F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDE

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,000

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£18,500£24,000£28,000
5 years£22,500£28,000£35,500

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
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
91%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

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