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

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High Wycombe Campus

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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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High Wycombe Campus

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High Wycombe Campus

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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High Wycombe Campus

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3 Years

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

Develop skills that enhance your employability, such as data interpretation and analysis. Gain the ability to explain more about forensic science and the skills needed to evaluate evidence and write reports. Youll be able to present reasoned arguments and expand upon policies, theories and issues related to criminology. We will build on academic theory with information from a range of different perspectives and empower you to thrive in the career path you choose to take.BNU gives you a unique ...Read more

Develop skills that enhance your employability, such as data interpretation and analysis. Gain the ability to explain more about forensic science and the skills needed to evaluate evidence and write reports. You'll be able to present reasoned arguments and expand upon policies, theories and issues related to criminology. We will build on academic theory with information from a range of different perspectives and empower you to thrive in the career path you choose to take.BNU gives you a unique opportunity to identify your own unique career goals and go on an educational path to achieving them. Our university is close to London and perfect if you want to commute to university while remaining close to friends and family.In addition to all the great benefits to studying at BNU, your course has a passionate teaching team made up of former industry professionals, great facilities to simulate real world experience and professional links to key employer organizations that keep us up to date with the latest research and professional needs.With opportunity to apply the skills you learn to practice you can graduate from BNU with the experience you need to succeed, as we work with our academics to provide you with what is required to fulfil national and local demand with employers.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
17/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
94th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
106th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
81%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Sanja
18 Oct 24

One of the best universities! The tutorts and professors are amazingly knowledgeable and helpful. It makes it so much easier to learn..Read more

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Caitlin
17 Oct 24

Some of the building is quite old and outdated with thin hallways which can be difficult to navigate when during busy periods, it would also be nice if there was more access..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - CCD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

88 - 112 Grades / Points required

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

DMM - MMP Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Psychology
41%
Sociology
31%
English Literature
15%
Law
14%
Religious Studies & Theology
12%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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

£15,150 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,150 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Criminology reviews

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Sanja
18 Oct 24
Criminology and Forensic Studies - BA (Hons)
One of the best universities! The tutorts and professors are amazingly knowledgeable and helpful. It makes it so much easier to learn...
Read more
C
Caitlin
17 Oct 24
Criminology and Forensic Studies - BA (Hons)
Some of the building is quite old and outdated with thin hallways which can be difficult to navigate when during busy periods, it would also be nice if there was more access...
Read more
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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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