BSc Policing and Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminology is an undergraduate degree exploring the operations of the criminal justice system, contemporary social issues, and the mechanics of modern policing. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Introduction to Policing, Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology, Policing Practice, and Criminal Justice in England and Wales. The second year examines empirical approaches and specific societal issues via Researching Society and Culture, Violence and Confrontation, Victims of Crime, Crime, Media and Technology, and Crime and Data Science. The final year involves advanced thematic study through Youth, Crime and Aggression, Becoming a Criminal Justice Professional, Investigative Psychology, and Crimes of the Powerful, culminating in an individual research project.
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Entry requirements
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, including English. 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. You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary 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: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Into ARU
- Introduction to Policing
- Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Criminology
- Policing Practice
- Criminal Justice in England and Wales
- Researching Society and Culture
- Violence and Confrontation
- Victims of Crime
- Crime, Media and Technology
- Crime and Data Science
- Ruskin Module
- Undergraduate Major Project - Criminology
- Youth, Crime and Aggression
- Becoming a Criminal Justice Professional
- Investigative Psychology
- Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Exploitation, Trafficking and Sexual Violence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Policing and 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 BSc Policing and Criminology 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 BSc Policing and Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Policing and Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Policing and Criminology at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.