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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M80F
Criminology (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
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87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Criminology (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study at our Llandaff campus and leads directly into the degree course, which will be taught at our Cyncoed campus. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Have you ever wondered what motivates people to commit crime? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Criminology
Criminal Justice System and Law
Criminological Theory and Perspectives
Crime and Society
Policing and Law Enforcement
Sentencing
Prisons and Rehabilitation
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Research Methods and Dissertation
UCAS Code:M80F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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
Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.
As the Cardiff Met Degree in Criminology is taught over two semesters per academic year, you will study three 20-credit modules, side-by-side, per semester
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Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £37,000 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%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
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
90%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Criminology (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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