BA Criminology and Policing
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Policing at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology and Policing at Abertay University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology and Policing at Abertay University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology and Policing at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Policing at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Policing at Abertay University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.