Criminology BA (Hons)
University of Manchester
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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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Our BA Criminology course enables you to understand how and why crime has become viewed as a dominant social problem and how issues of crime and deviance relate to other social issues.Understanding the causes and consequences of crime will enable you to contribute to discussions about how some of these problems might be remedied.Learn about how we can research the challenges that face the criminal justice system.Under the guidance of our team of criminology experts, you will develop analytical ...Read more

Our BA Criminology course enables you to understand how and why crime has become viewed as a dominant social problem and how issues of crime and deviance relate to other social issues.Understanding the causes and consequences of crime will enable you to contribute to discussions about how some of these problems might be remedied.Learn about how we can research the challenges that face the criminal justice system.Under the guidance of our team of criminology experts, you will develop analytical skills to assess complex data related to experiences of crime.You can take part in field trips and discussions with professionals to gain a real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied in a variety of sectors.You will develop skills relevant to a variety of key professions concerned with criminal justice and crime reduction, including the police, prisons, offender management, youth justice and victimisation.

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WUSCA ranking:
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63/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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90%
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Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
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A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M1 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DD Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

MM Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

AABWe do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A Level.Applicants must be studying at least one of the following A Level subjects: Law; Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept the combination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels from the list of acceptable subjects above.

We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB.orTwo Advanced Highers at grades AB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB.Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.

We accept Scottish Advanced Highers and Highers in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers at grades ABB.orTwo Advanced Highers at grades AB, plus two additional Highers at grades BB.Applicants taking a different combination of Highers and Advanced Highers should contact socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk for further advice. Applicants not taking English language or Mathematics at Higher level must achieve grade C in English language and Grade B in Mathematics at SCQF Level 5.

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.- Typical applicant - A mature student returning to education after a number of years.- Typical offer - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 level 3 credits (39 Distinctions / 6 Merits).

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Applicants are expected to achieve D3, D3, M1 in the Cambridge Pre-U. Applicants can either take three Pre-U qualifications or study them in conjunction with A-level subjects.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

6,6,5 at Higher level, 35 points overall.

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Diploma - accepted with grades DD in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate - accepted with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - accepted with grades DMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

The School accepts OCR Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma - accepted with grades MM in combination with two A-levels at grade AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma - accepted with grades DD in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and takealongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate - accepted with grade D in combination with two A-levels at grade AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - accepted with grades DMM in combination with an A-level at grade A in a different subject area to the diploma.

The School accepts Pearson BTEC Level 3 qualifications for entry as long as it is in a relevant subject and taken alongside A-levels. The A-level you are taking must be included in the list of subjects found in the A-level entry requirements above.Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma - accepted with grade M in combination with two A-levels at grade AB in different subject areas to the diploma.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We consider the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as equivalent to an A-level on a grade-for-grade basis.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
35%
English Literature
32%
History
30%
Psychology
28%
Religious Studies & Theology
21%
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