Criminology BA (Hons)
Keele University
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Course overviewPioneers of undergraduate teaching of Criminology in the UK, Keele provides a modern, research informed programme, taught by active criminological researchers. From day one, you will explore themes of crime control, justice, victimisation and harm through contemporary case studies, building your awareness across a range of different perspectives.Our Criminology programme draws from diverse social and human sciences to offer a comprehensive understanding of the crime problem, ...Read more

Course overview

Pioneers of undergraduate teaching of Criminology in the UK, Keele provides a modern, research informed programme, taught by active criminological researchers. From day one, you will explore themes of crime control, justice, victimisation and harm through contemporary case studies, building your awareness across a range of different perspectives.

Our Criminology programme draws from diverse social and human sciences to offer a comprehensive understanding of the 'crime problem', emphasising problem-based learning, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world issues, challenges and situations relating to crime and social justice.

We have developed professional partnerships with a range of criminal justice agencies, including the police, probation services, and prisons that provide you with opportunities to hear from, and network with, those working in criminal justice related fields. There are also opportunities for you to gain work experience through placements.

This programme is designed to equip you with transferable skills to make a positive social impact as an independent scholar and critical thinker, working effectively with peers and practitioners on collaborative group projects. You will build a personal sense of social and ethical responsibility and the skills to strive for, and enact, social change.

At Keele, you will have a variety of opportunities to enhance your academic and professional development. Whether you wish to broaden your horizons by studying abroad, learn a foreign language, or complete a work placement year for industry experience, you can tailor your degree programme based on your future career aspirations.

Foundation Year:

Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.

This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.

Work Placement Year

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to opt for a Work Placement Year in the School of Social Sciences between Year 2 and Year 3, or to take a Work Placement Module.

This will allow you to apply your knowledge and practical skills in a workplace environment, enabling you to build key skills in communication, teamwork and project management. You will be able to demonstrate your abilities and creative thinking, working with fellow professionals as well as independently.

Study Abroad

International Semester or International Year

On this programme, you will have the exciting opportunity to study for a semester or year abroad at a partner university. Our Global Opportunities team will support you through the process, ensuring you are able to get the most out of your international experience.

Choosing to study abroad can enhance your career prospects and help in your employment search to stand out from the crowd. Your experience overseas will broaden your perspectives and approach to learning, enabling you to expand your skillset and mindset towards both personal and professional opportunities.

Your future career

As a Keele Criminology graduate, you will become equipped with a suite of transferable skills, aligned to your chosen career path or further study and training.

Your expertise as a critical thinker and problem-solver will enable you to hit the ground running, applying your knowledge in your desired role, across diverse social disciplines such as policing, probation, criminal justice and youth justice.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
61st
Social Policy
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Social Policy graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Social Policy graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Gloria
12 Dec 23

Best aspect the University library and how much freedom clubs and societies get. Something is always happening in the university- like events etc and then also we have a market in..Read more

D
Dale
07 Nov 23

- it is a great place to study because the staff are very supportive, the online facilities reasonably easy to navigate, and access to lecture recordings is a necessity to me -..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

BBC in three A levels

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112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits

554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points

DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

Popular A-level subjects

Social Policy

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

Psychology
55%
Sociology
31%
History
26%
English Literature
24%
Biology
15%
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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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

£17,700 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.

£17,700 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation- Standard Shared Halls £117.46

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Gloria
12 Dec 23
Best aspect the University library and how much freedom clubs and societies get. Something is always happening in the university- like events etc and then also we have a market in...
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D
Dale
07 Nov 23
Criminology BA (Hons)
- it is a great place to study because the staff are very supportive, the online facilities reasonably easy to navigate, and access to lecture recordings is a necessity to me -...
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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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