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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L611

Criminology

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Criminology at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Embrace the latest criminological thinking and get to the heart of how crime affects our lives and communities. Why choose Criminology at York? Look beyond traditional views of crime and what it means in our culture and society. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Criminology
Crime and Society
Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Crime and Deviance
Policing and Law Enforcement
Penology and Punishment
Criminological Research Methods
Contemporary Criminal Issues
UCAS Code:L611
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£32,000
3 years£19,000£24,000£29,000
5 years£23,500£29,000£36,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000

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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
13%Studying
18%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
55%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
81%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

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

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
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