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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: M930

Criminology

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology at Southampton, Solent University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Criminology is a fascinating, inspiring, and often provocative, discipline. How do we manage offenders, some of whom might be dangerous? How do we protect our online environments and the people who use them? International tuition fees are £19,081 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology
Criminal Justice Systems
Criminological Theory and Perspectives
Crime and Society
Policing and Law Enforcement
Offender Management and Rehabilitation
Cybercrime and Digital Security
Research Methods in Criminology
UCAS Code:M930
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£27,000£29,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,500
5 years£21,500£27,500£32,000

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
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 £5,000 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

95%Working
5%Work & Study
45%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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