Criminology with Social Psychology (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Colchester Campus

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Start date

OCT-25

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Colchester Campus

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How do we understand crime? How can it be prevented? Why should criminals be punished, and how should we go about it? Why are certain groups of people more likely to become offenders, and why are some more likely to be caught? Why are so many people fearful of crime, and yet simultaneously fascinated by it?Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. ...Read more

How do we understand crime? How can it be prevented? Why should criminals be punished, and how should we go about it? Why are certain groups of people more likely to become offenders, and why are some more likely to be caught? Why are so many people fearful of crime, and yet simultaneously fascinated by it?Our course provides a thorough training in the foundations of criminology, exploring the nature of crime, criminals, and criminal justice within wider social and psychological contexts. Social psychological approaches are increasingly crucial in understanding the interpersonal dynamics in crime control organisations, as well as exploring questions of criminal motivation.You will explore topics including:- Crime and its control- Power- IdentityYou also have the opportunity to complete a supervised dissertation on a topic that inspires you, encouraging you to think differently and connect with live issues and debates, and preparing you for your graduate career.

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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35/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Others in Psychology
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 - 98 = 2% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
2%
Employment rate
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85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Others in Psychology graduate salary
£18,000
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
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Rachel
01 Feb 24

Colchester is beautiful and I love the amount of support on campus. My accommodation is not very good though...Read more

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Sharna
19 Jan 24

Would love more computer..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:6,M:39 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 - 30 Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.

We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas

"Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standar"

Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMMor 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levelsEntry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.

Popular A-level subjects

Others in Psychology

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

Psychology
82%
Biology
27%
Sociology
25%
English Literature
22%
Mathematics
15%
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Sociology

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

Sociology
63%
Psychology
35%
English Literature
27%
History
22%
Religious Studies & Theology
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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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 Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£19,500 per year

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Rachel
01 Feb 24
Criminology with Social Psychology BA (Hons)
Colchester is beautiful and I love the amount of support on campus. My accommodation is not very good though....
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Sharna
19 Jan 24
Criminology with Social Psychology BA (Hons)
Would love more computer...
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University of Essex
University of Essex , Colchester

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