Criminology BA (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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To tackle crime, we need to understand it why it happens, what people feel about it, and how it impacts on individuals and society.Exploring these issues from different angles is an essential part of discovering more effective deterrents and better forms of rehabilitation.Studying this subject will give you the knowledge and skills to play your part in that work whether you choose to move into the criminal justice system itself or a related field.Why study at UWE Bristol?BA(Hons) Criminology ...Read more

To tackle crime, we need to understand it why it happens, what people feel about it, and how it impacts on individuals and society.Exploring these issues from different angles is an essential part of discovering more effective deterrents and better forms of rehabilitation.Studying this subject will give you the knowledge and skills to play your part in that work whether you choose to move into the criminal justice system itself or a related field.Why study at UWE Bristol?BA(Hons) Criminology teaches you about crime and the criminal justice system, drawing on sociology, law, psychology and philosophy, and applying theories, knowledge and research to real, contemporary issues.Work with inspirational practitioners and researchers to explore the different perspectives of victims, offenders, the criminal justice system and the cultural forces at play.Learn how to think critically, write reports, interpret data, formulate arguments, and make ethical judgements.You'll carry out your own research, hear from guest speakers, and take part in work-based learning through our links with organisations such as the Bristol Young Offenders Scheme, the Institute of Psychotherapy and the police.Activities such as volunteering, placements and internships will deepen your professional skills and knowledge further, to make you highly sought after when you graduate.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Jorja
28 Feb 25

Such a diverse and interesting campus. Always something on/ visitors such as the guide dogs on 27/2/25. Loads of cool places to study and bookable rooms to revise that me and my..Read more

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Kayleigh
11 Feb 25

The best part of studying at UWE is the support form all the teachers. They are welcoming and you can tell they enjoy what they teach. The environment of living in halls has been..Read more

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UCAS Tariff

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120 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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No specific subjects required.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Psychology
36%
Sociology
35%
Law
30%
History
22%
English Literature
21%
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Latest reviews

Latest Criminology reviews

Criminology
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J
Jorja
28 Feb 25
Criminology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Such a diverse and interesting campus. Always something on/ visitors such as the guide dogs on 27/2/25. Loads of cool places to study and bookable rooms to revise that me and my...
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K
Kayleigh
11 Feb 25
Criminology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
The best part of studying at UWE is the support form all the teachers. They are welcoming and you can tell they enjoy what they teach. The environment of living in halls has been...
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University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bristol Parkway  0.6 miles away
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