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BSc Criminology

London Metropolitan University

Institution
London Metropolitan University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
UDCRIMGY
Median salary
£26,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 91%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 89%
  • Learning resources: 81%
  • Student voice: 93%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 25%

What graduates do next

Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Protective service occupations: 20%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 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 365 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 7%
  • London: 82%
  • South East: 7%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Criminology at London Metropolitan University earn?

The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £35,500. The £26,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of BSc Criminology at London Metropolitan University do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology at London Metropolitan 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 at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Criminology at London Metropolitan University?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.