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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M901

Criminology

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,950Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Criminology at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BSc Criminology degree will help you to develop a detailed understanding of the extent and nature of crime and its causes, what the criminal justice system is and how it responds to crime, and the key factors relating to offender rehabilitation. You will also investigate classic and contemporary approaches to crime prevention, as well as the impact of social problems such as poverty, inequality and social exclusion on criminal behaviour. Through studying Criminology at Loughborough, you will address some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary societies, such as: Why do people c... International tuition fees are £23,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology and Deviance
Criminal Justice Systems and Processes
Theories of Crime and Offending
Policing and Law Enforcement
Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Offender Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Social Inequality and Criminal Behaviour
Research Methods in Criminology
UCAS Code:M901
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 (6,5,5 HL)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£71,850

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,500£31,500
3 years£21,000£26,500£32,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£40,500

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
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%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 area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Criminology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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