BA Criminology and Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology is a sociology degree exploring the relationship between crime, social structures, and justice systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students have the option to undertake a professional placement year. The first year covers core ideas through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology, Criminal Justice in England and Wales, and Sociology in Action, alongside optional choices like Media, Society and Crime. During the second year, studies progress to Mobilities and Migration, Researching Society and Culture, Ruskin Module, and Critical Social Thought: Knowledge, Power and Division, with further optional topics available. The final year involves advanced study through compulsory modules including Undergraduate Major Project, Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice, and Social Change and Social Policy. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas such as Comparative and Global Criminal Justice, Investigative Psychology, and Organised Crime.
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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 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
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
- Sociology in Action
- Into ARU
- Media, Society and Crime
- Global Affairs
- Mobilities and Migration
- Researching Society and Culture
- Ruskin Module
- Critical Social Thought: Knowledge, Power and Division
- Cybercrime and Policing
- Intoxicants and Intoxication
- Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Spirituality, Religion and the Secular
- Sociology of Health Inequalities
- Violence and Confrontation
- Violence, Gender and Victimisation
- Lessons Learned: Inquests, Tribunals and Truth
- Dark Web Policing and Control
- Hanging, Prisons and Community Service: Crime and Punishment in Britain throughout the Ages
- Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding
- Anglia Language Programme
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice
- Social Change and Social Policy
- Comparative and Global Criminal Justice
- Investigative Psychology
- Organised Crime
- Police and Counter-terrorism
- Global Feminisms
- Philosophy of Evil and Criminality
- Sexuality and Social Control
- Environment, Nature and Society
- Youth, Crime and Aggression
- Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence
- Politics and Social Media
- Sport, Globalisation and International politics
- Anglia Language Programme
- Crime and Data Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology 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 and Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
81% 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 Anglia Ruskin University?
93% 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 Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.