BA Criminology and Sociology
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Welfare Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 28%
- South East: 52%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Brighton do next?
80% 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 University of Brighton?
81% 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 University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Brighton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.