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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: M900

Criminology

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£16,980Per Year (Intl)
£37,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology at Robert Gordon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course provides an inter-disciplinary approach to the study of criminology providing students with a wide range of practical and theoretical skills in understanding crime and deviance, and the opportunity to apply these skills using real life case studies. Criminology explores crime in society, unique in its approach to bringing together different perspectives from criminal law, sociology and forensics aspects. The course allows students to apply these different perspectives to real-life examples, supported by innovative teaching and facilities. International tuition fees are £16,980 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Crime and Deviance in Society
Criminal Law and Justice Systems
Sociological Perspectives on Crime
Forensic Science Fundamentals
Criminological Theory and Research Methods
Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Crime Investigation and Case Analysis
Contemporary Criminal Justice Issues
UCAS Code:M900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

International Baccalaureate

27 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,980

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,920

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£37,000£41,000
3 years£19,000£26,500£33,500
5 years£23,000£30,000£37,500

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 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%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
92%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

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