BA Criminology
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Animal care and control services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology 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 at Abertay University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology at Abertay University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology at Abertay University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.