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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: M012
Criminology
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
3 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Criminology at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Criminology at Staffordshire University is a dynamic and diverse course. Through an understanding and appreciation of human rights and underpinned by cutting-edge research, you will explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. You will be exposed to, and encouraged to discuss, explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour and how the police and courts deal with such matters. International tuition fees are £17,085 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Criminological Theory and Practice
Criminal Justice Systems and Processes
Crime and Society
Policing and Law Enforcement
Punishment and the Penal System
White-Collar and Corporate Crime
Media
Crime and Public Perception
Research Methods in Criminology
UCAS Code:M012
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,255
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 — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £26,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £21,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
67%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes 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.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
76%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
73%Organisation and management
64%Learning resources
80%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
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