Criminology
Cardiff UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Criminology at Cardiff University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Criminology is the field of study which focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder. Our degree programme offers the opportunity to explore sociological, psychological and political approaches to criminology. Criminology at Cardiff draws on a range of social science perspectives – including sociology, law, psychology, and history – and we encourage you to combine theories and methods to increase your knowledge and understanding of crime and its control. International tuition fees are £24,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB - BBB |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 - 31 points 34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,700
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £29,000 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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