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BSc Sociology and Criminology

University of Greenwich

Institution
University of Greenwich
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sociology and Criminology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K0501
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 76%
  • Learning opportunities: 84%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 79%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 83%
  • Student voice: 71%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 35%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Welfare Professionals: 10%
  • Protective service occupations: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 25%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 13%
  • London: 63%
  • South East: 16%
  • South West: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Sociology and Criminology at University of Greenwich earn?

The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of BSc Sociology and Criminology at University of Greenwich 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 Sociology and Criminology at University of Greenwich?

76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Sociology and Criminology at University of Greenwich?

The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.

Does BSc Sociology and Criminology at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Sociology and Criminology at University of Greenwich?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.