BSc Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology, a sociology degree centred on the study of crime, social harm, and criminal justice systems. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can specialise through named pathways in Victimology or Offender Management, and utilise simulation facilities including a bedsit, office, and prison cell. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Academic And Research Foundations For Criminology, Crime, Culture And Social Inequality, Criminology: The Essentials, and Understanding Criminal Justice. The second year expands into specialized study with modules including Contemporary Issues In Crime And Justice, Criminological Theory: Power, Conflict And Harm, Research Methods In Criminology, Sentence Management And Rehabilitation, Victimisation And Social Harm, and Work Experience For Criminal Justice. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through modules such as Advanced Criminological Perspectives, Applied Criminology Project, Criminology Dissertation, Punishment, Prisons, Rehabilitation And Desistance, Vulnerabilities And The Criminal Justice System, Addictions And Recovery, Gender, Power And Sexual Violence, Homicide And Violent Organised Crime (Havoc), Media And Crime, Terrorism, Extremism And Serious Organised Crime, and an additional Work Experience For Criminal Justice module.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic And Research Foundations For Criminology
- Crime, Culture And Social Inequality
- Criminology: The Essentials
- Understanding Criminal Justice
- Contemporary Issues In Crime And Justice
- Criminological Theory: Power, Conflict And Harm
- Research Methods In Criminology
- Sentence Management And Rehabilitation
- Victimisation And Social Harm
- Work Experience For Criminal Justice
- Advanced Criminological Perspectives
- Applied Criminology Project
- Criminology Dissertation
- Punishment, Prisons, Rehabilitation And Desistance
- Vulnerabilities And The Criminal Justice System
- Addictions And Recovery
- Gender, Power And Sexual Violence
- Homicide And Violent Organised Crime (Havoc)
- Media And Crime
- Terrorism, Extremism And Serious Organised Crime
- Work Experience For Criminal Justice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Staffordshire do next?
100% 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 Staffordshire?
85% 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 Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology at University of Staffordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology at University of Staffordshire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.