Criminology

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Sociology

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Why study BA (Hons) Criminology at BU?

  • Gain a wider view of the world of crime, including terrorism, global human trafficking and organised crime

  • Understand the impact of crime on society and the complexities of criminal and deviant behaviour

  • Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare

  • Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement, or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience

  • Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.

  • This course is ranked in the top 20 in its subject area according to the 2022 Guardian League Tables. Whilst 91% of graduates felt that staff were good at explaining things.

    This course will help to develop your critical and focused mind, providing you with debating, communication and analytical skills which can be applied to various topics and job roles. The BA (Hons) Criminology degree will provide the ideal platform for further specialisation in many careers, such as policing and probation services, that require the expertise and skills that this course will give you.

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1162 Senior police officers
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    4112 Local government administrative occupations
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000