BA Criminology and Sociology
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
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 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 91%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 51%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 47%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology 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 Sociology at Abertay University?
88% 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 Sociology at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Sociology 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 Sociology at Abertay University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.