BSc Applied Sociology and Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Applied Sociology and Criminology, an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences and Sociology, examines the intersection of social structures, criminal justice systems, and contemporary social issues. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course includes a compulsory work-related experience module and culminates in an independent dissertation project. The first year introduces foundational subjects through modules such as Applied sociology, Introduction to criminology and criminal justice, Crime, media and society, and Introduction to research methods, focusing on sociological theory, the justice system, and research methodologies. The second year builds upon this knowledge with modules including Crime and justice: theoretical approaches, Prosecution, criminal courts and sentencing, Research methods, and Work-related experience, engaging students with courts, institutions, and practical settings. The final year focuses on advanced study and specialisation through modules such as Forensic mental health, Youth justice, gangs and serious violence, Applied data analytics for social scientists, and Urban crime, concluding with a substantial Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 59%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 28%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Welfare Professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 57%
- London: 20%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied sociology
- Introduction to criminology and criminal justice
- Crime, media and society
- Policy in action
- Career planning for social scientists
- Introduction to research methods
- Crime and justice: theoretical approaches
- Prosecution, criminal courts and sentencing
- Research methods
- Work-related experience
- Prison, probation and offender rehabilitation
- The digital world: people, power and possibility
- Dissertation preparation
- Victims of violent crime
- Forensic mental health
- Youth justice, gangs and serious violence
- Applied data analytics for social scientists
- Urban crime
- Reimagining institutions, services and systems
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Sociology and Criminology at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £30,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Social sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Sociology and Criminology at University of Bedfordshire do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Sociology and Criminology at University of Bedfordshire?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Sociology and Criminology at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Sociology and Criminology at University of Bedfordshire?
59% of students continued into their second year, and 28% left higher education.