Criminology BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
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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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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Criminology at Chester prepares you for a career in one of the largest growing areas of employment as you explore the relationship between society, the individual, crime, harm, punishment, victimisation, rights, and justice. We explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. On this dynamic and diverse transdisciplinary course, you will gain an understanding of a range of Psychological and Sociological perspectives on societys current key ...Read more

Criminology at Chester prepares you for a career in one of the largest growing areas of employment as you explore the relationship between society, the individual, crime, harm, punishment, victimisation, rights, and justice. We explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. On this dynamic and diverse transdisciplinary course, you will gain an understanding of a range of Psychological and Sociological perspectives on society's current key challenges, such as social inequality, and crime, harm and justice case studies that occur nationally and internationally. Through our wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise, and in ensuring a rich interdisciplinary approach, we work to expand your criminological and victimological imagination. You can tailor your study to reflect your interests and develop areas of specialism. We encourage you to engage in independent learning and thought, and we equip you with the skills needed to find, retrieve and analyse an array of materials such as expert-led research, public and voluntary sector reports, personal testimonies, and documentaries. Tutors are experienced and dedicated researchers and educators with sector experience and developed links with criminal justice agencies including youth justice service and local constabularies, local authorities and community and voluntary sector groups, ensuring that your learning is underpinned by real world knowledge and experience. Our knowledge, experience and networks ensure that your learning is underpinned by real-world developments and links with agencies provide opportunities for you to experience guest lectures by experts, and gain specialist placements and voluntary experience.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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 - 77 = 23% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
23%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Natalie
24 Nov 23

The people, the environment and campus itself. Improvements would include possibly the catering side of things...Read more

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Tanya
28 Oct 23

Great how my table is balanced so that I have to get from class to class. Pats are very helpful when u need them Could be easier to get in contact with placement coordinator..Read more

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Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
49%
Psychology
34%
English Literature
19%
English Language
18%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Natalie
24 Nov 23
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)
The people, the environment and campus itself. Improvements would include possibly the catering side of things....
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Tanya
28 Oct 23
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Great how my table is balanced so that I have to get from class to class. Pats are very helpful when u need them Could be easier to get in contact with placement coordinator...
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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