Criminology BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Manchester, based in Manchester, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Our BA Criminology course enables you to understand how and why crime has become viewed as a dominant social problem and how issues of crime and deviance relate to other social issues.
Understanding the causes and consequences of crime will enable you to contribute to discussions about how some of these problems might be remedied.
Learn about how we can research the challenges that face the criminal justice system.
Under the guidance of our team of criminology experts, you will develop analytical skills to assess complex data related to experiences of crime.
You can take part in field trips and discussions with professionals to gain a real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied in a variety of sectors.
You will develop skills relevant to a variety of key professions concerned with criminal justice and crime reduction, including the police, prisons, offender management, youth justice and victimisation.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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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
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Sociology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ