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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LMH9

Criminology and Sociology

Keele University
Keele, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Keele University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Criminology and Sociology BA at Keele equips you to analyse complex social phenomena, explore the intersections of society and criminal justice, whilst developing innovative solutions to current and future societal challenges. Combining insights from two dynamic disciplines, this programme draws on a range of theories, methodologies, and data sets to address pressing social and criminological issues. Prepare to become a social scientist through engagement with community groups, activists and people working in public and private sectors. International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, home/UK fees are £1,675 per year, and 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 £22,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Sociology
Criminological Theory and Practice
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Crime
Deviance and Society
Social Inequality and Stratification
Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Identity and Difference
Applied Criminology Project
UCAS Code:LMH9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

BBC in three A levels

International Baccalaureate

29 points

554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,800

Home Student Fee

£1,675

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 — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£25,500
5 years£23,500£28,500£31,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
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
86%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

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