BA Criminology and Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology, a sociology degree exploring the social dimensions of crime, justice, and societal structures. The course offers a four-year duration option incorporating a health, sport and social sciences foundation year for students without standard entry qualifications. The first year covers foundations through Becoming Sociological, Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities, Researching Southampton, and Power: Its Uses and Abuses. The second year progresses with Death, Dying, Killing, Punishment, Resistance and Desistance, Research, Practice and Employment, and Believing and Belonging. The final year involves World in Crisis and Wasted Lives, Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice, Advocacy, Rights and Community Action, and The Social Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming Sociological
- Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities
- Researching Southampton
- Power: Its Uses and Abuses
- Death, Dying, Killing
- Punishment, Resistance and Desistance
- Research, Practice and Employment
- Believing and Belonging
- World in Crisis and Wasted Lives
- Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice
- Advocacy, Rights and Community Action
- The Social Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at Solent 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 BA Criminology and Sociology at Solent University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology and Sociology at Solent University?
The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Sociology at Solent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.