BSc Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology, a sociology degree centred on crime, criminal justice systems, and social issues. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to study over three years full-time, with an optional placement year, or extend the course to four years with a foundation year. The first year introduces foundational criminological concepts through modules such as Contemporary Criminology, Theories in Criminology, and Criminal Justice. The second year examines inequalities, harm, and research methods via Diversity and Justice, Harm and Crime, Adventures in Research Methods, and Punishment, Justice and Victimhood. The final year focuses on international law and urban space through International Justice and Crime, Culture and the City, alongside an independent Research Project. Optional modules allow students to explore Digital Lives, Families and Crime, or complete a Work Placement.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 14%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 47%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Crime, Law and Society
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Studying in Social Sciences
- Contemporary Criminology
- Theories in Criminology
- Criminal Justice
- Diversity and Justice
- Harm and Crime
- Adventures in Research Methods
- Punishment, Justice and Victimhood
- International Justice
- Crime, Culture and the City
- Research Project
- Optional module: option 1 - Digital Lives
- Optional module: option 2 - Families and Crime
- Optional module: option 3 - Work Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Roehampton do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology at University of Roehampton?
91% 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 University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology at University of Roehampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.