UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: L317

Criminology

Name: Criminology
Price: 10300 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, England

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2 yearsDuration

£17,900Per Year (Intl)

£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary

87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdSc Criminology at University of Portsmouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Overview Shape the future of justice with a Foundation Degree in Criminology. Explore crime, law, and social issues from fresh perspectives while developing essential skills in critical thinking, research, and analysis. You'll investigate the causes and consequences of crime, understand justice system policies, and gain real-world insights into crime prevention and rehabilitation. International tuition fees are £17,900 per year, home/UK fees are £6,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Criminology: Theories and Perspectives

Criminal Law and the Justice System

Crime Prevention and Community Safety

Research Methods in Criminology

Offender Behaviour and Rehabilitation

Victims

Crime and Society

Policing and Law Enforcement

Applied Criminology Project

UCAS Code:L317

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DEE - EEE

48-56 points to include 1 A level in a relevant subject.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

24 points from the IB Diploma, with 444 at Higher Level, to include a relevant subject.

UCAS Points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	65	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,800

Home Student Fee

£6,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course costs and funding Tuition Fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£23,000	£25,500	£30,000
3 years	£19,000	£24,000	£28,500
5 years	£24,000	£29,000	£36,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — 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

£24,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£24,000

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

55%Working

15%Studying

30%Work & Study

30%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-level average

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

85%

Overall

Teaching on my course

87%

Learning opportunities

84%

Assessment and feedback

80%

Academic support

88%

Organisation and management

83%

Learning resources

92%

Student voice

81%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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