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BSc Criminology and Law

Bucks New University

Institution
Bucks New University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology and Law
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
KBSCRLAFTCWAL
Median salary
£26,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 94%
  • Academic support: 98%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Left higher education: 30%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 37%
  • Caring personal services: 13%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 11%
  • Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 7%
  • Sales occupations: 6%
  • Find their work meaningful: 55%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 25%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 25%
  • South East: 65%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Law at Bucks New University earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Law at Bucks New 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 BSc Criminology and Law at Bucks New University?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Law at Bucks New University?

The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Law at Bucks New University?

70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.