Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)
University of York
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Course info

Explore what crime means in our culture and society and how it affects our lives.Look beyond traditional views and develop new ways of thinking about the effects of crime, its impact on individuals and societies and how we respond to it. Challenge your existing opinions about the nature of crime and disorder and learn to evaluate evidence, think critically and craft arguments – attributes valued by employers.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
49/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
What students say
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James
20 Feb 24

The feel of the university, including the people and campuses make it a great place to study The support systems could be improved by being more involved..Read more

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Nina
20 Feb 24

The facilities are fantastic and I enjoy all of my lectures. I like the fact that it’s not so central to the city; it gives a nice contrast to academic and personal life. I think..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

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

A - B Grades / Points required

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Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

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If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

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We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

We consider a range of T Level qualifications. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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

Sociology
39%
English Literature
33%
History
31%
Psychology
25%
Music
24%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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

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

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

£25,800 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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.

£25,800 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25800 Per year

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James
20 Feb 24
Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)
The feel of the university, including the people and campuses make it a great place to study The support systems could be improved by being more involved...
Read more
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Nina
20 Feb 24
Sociology with Criminology BA (Hons)
The facilities are fantastic and I enjoy all of my lectures. I like the fact that it’s not so central to the city; it gives a nice contrast to academic and personal life. I think...
Read more
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Poppleton  2.7 miles away

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