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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M904
Criminology (including a Foundation Year)
University of ChesterChester, England
4 yearsDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Criminology (including a Foundation Year) at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Criminology at Chester prepares you for a career in one of the largest growing areas of employment as you explore the relationship between society, the individual, crime, harm, punishment, victimisation, rights, and justice. We explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. On this dynamic and diverse transdisciplinary course, you will gain an understanding of a range of Psychological and Sociological perspectives on society's current key challenges, such as social inequality, and crime, harm and justice case studies that occur national... International tuition fees are £14,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 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 £20,500 within three years, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Criminological Theory
Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Crime and Deviance
Psychological Perspectives on Criminal Behaviour
Victimology and Victim Rights
Social Inequality and Criminal Justice
Research Methods in Criminology
Criminology Dissertation or Applied Criminology Project
UCAS Code:M904
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points |
| UCAS Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,950
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£59,800
Home Student Fee
£5,760
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 — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £22,500 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £20,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
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▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
94%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
98%Student voice
94%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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