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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: M902

Criminology

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA Criminology with Year Abroad, at Birmingham, explores the causes and consequences of crime, justice, and societal responses. You’ll develop the skills to understand, challenge, and transform the criminal justice system, creating real-world change for a fairer society. With expert teaching and hands-on learning, you’ll critically engage with real-world issues, from crime prevention to rehabilitation. 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Crime and Criminal Behaviour
Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Deviance and Crime
Criminological Theory and Practice
Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Research Methods in Criminology
Youth Justice and Rehabilitation
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
UCAS Code:M902
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

General Studies not accepted

International Baccalaureate

32 points

6,5,5 at Higher Level to include English

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

3 English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£28,500
3 years£20,500£25,000£32,000
5 years£25,500£31,000£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
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
79%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Birmingham

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

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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