Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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This joint course explores how criminality and crime relate to social issues such as gender, ethnicity and the economy. Youll learn about how crime is defined and why it is such a defining issue for contemporary society. Our London location provides a stimulating backdrop for exploring crime, people and policy. This three-year Criminology and Sociology degree has been designed by world-leading researchers in the field. Youll learn about the latest thinking in crime and society, and develop the ...Read more

This joint course explores how criminality and crime relate to social issues such as gender, ethnicity and the economy. Youll learn about how crime is defined and why it is such a defining issue for contemporary society. Our London location provides a stimulating backdrop for exploring crime, people and policy. This three-year Criminology and Sociology degree has been designed by world-leading researchers in the field. Youll learn about the latest thinking in crime and society, and develop the skills to conduct your own original research. Youll study topics such as criminal justice, penology, policing, news, violence, and social change. This develops your analytical capability to engage with crime and social policy debates. Modules in qualitative and quantitative research methods develop your data analysis skills.This course will equip you with the methodological expertise to analyse social data. You also develop the analytical capability to identify and engage with crime and social policy debates. This can be useful for careers in crime reduction and criminal justice, including: the police, the prison service, offender management, youth justice, community safety.Duration - 4 years with placement or study abroad year

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
Law
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
70%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Law graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Law graduate salary
£23,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
70%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£21,000
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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.

120 UCAS tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and OCR Cambridge technical extended certificate) equivalent to three A Levels.

We welcome applications from Access students, who completed their secondary schooling some years ago. Each application will be considered on its own merits. Please be aware that Access students are often asked for further information to supplement their application form - this is normally in the form of a questionnaire.A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits overall, 45 of which must be at level 3, with at least 27 level 3 credits at distinction and all remaining level 3 credits no lower than merit. It is essential the Access course qualification is supplemented by grade 4/C in each of GCSE mathematics and English language.

Including a minimum of 5 in each higher level subject. A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.

Contact the Admissions team to confirm acceptable subjects.

Any pathway accepted

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
38%
Psychology
28%
History
28%
English Literature
27%
Law
21%
HESA
Law

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
34%
Sociology
32%
English Literature
29%
Psychology
27%
Law
26%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20,300 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£20,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£20300 Per year

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City) , London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
The Admissions Office Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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