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BSc Criminology and Sociology

London Metropolitan University

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

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What students say

Based on about 45 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 90%
  • Organisation and management: 91%
  • Learning resources: 78%
  • Student voice: 91%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 2%
  • Left higher education: 26%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 2%

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 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 80%
  • Other HE qualification: 7%
  • Other qualifications: 1%
  • No formal qualifications: 12%

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 and Sociology 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 and Sociology 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 and Sociology at London Metropolitan University?

92% 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 Sociology at London Metropolitan University?

The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.

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

70% of students continued into their second year, and 26% left higher education.