BA Criminology
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Criminology, a sociology degree centred on the study of crime, justice systems, and social control. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum incorporates practical learning through case studies and visits to courts and prisons. The first year introduces contemporary issues, the criminal justice system in England and Wales, media representations of crime, and historical perspectives through modules such as Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology, Criminal Justice in England and Wales, Media, Society and Crime, and The Evolution of Crime and Criminology. The second year examines theoretical approaches to violence and penology alongside research training, featuring compulsory study in Violence and Confrontation, Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation, Researching Society and Culture, and Ruskin Module, while offering options such as Cybercrime and Policing and Dark Web Policing and Control. The final year focuses on advanced policy and youth justice alongside an independent research project, delivered through modules like Undergraduate Major Project - Criminology, Youth, Crime and Aggression, and Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice, with further optional studies available in areas such as Organised Crime and Crime and Data Science.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above which must include English Language or English Literature. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 63%
- London: 16%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology
- Criminal Justice in England and Wales
- Media, Society and Crime
- The Evolution of Crime and Criminology
- Into ARU
- Violence and Confrontation
- Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Researching Society and Culture
- Ruskin Module
- Lessons Learned: Inquests, Tribunals and Truth
- Cybercrime and Policing
- Sociology of Health Inequalities
- Spirituality, Religion and the Secular
- Hanging, Prisons and Community Service: Crime and Punishment in Britain throughout the Ages
- Using Linguistics: An Introduction to Forensic, Clinical and Computational Linguistics
- Violence, Gender and Victimisation
- Dark Web Policing and Control
- Intoxicants and Intoxication
- Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding
- Anglia Language Programme
- Undergraduate Major Project - Criminology
- Youth, Crime and Aggression
- Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice
- Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence
- Race, Racism and Ethnic Identity
- Investigative Psychology
- Global Feminisms
- Politics and Social Media
- Philosophy of Evil and Criminality
- Organised Crime
- Sexuality and Social Control
- Police and Counter-terrorism
- Comparative and Global Criminal Justice
- Crime and Data Science
- Language and the Law
- Anglia Language Programme
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University?
91% 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 Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 79 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.