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BA Criminology and Sociology

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology and Sociology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U12-CRMSOC
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 69%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 78%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 90 students who started

  • Continued on course: 87%
  • Left higher education: 8%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 6%

What graduates do next

Based on about 62 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 64%
  • Working and studying: 13%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 3%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 23%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Welfare Professionals: 9%
  • Elementary occupations: 7%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 7%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 43%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 1%
  • Scotland: 83%
  • Northern Ireland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 70 students who started

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 1%
  • Access course: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 16%
  • Other qualifications: 1%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Stirling do next?

88% 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 University of Stirling?

85% 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 University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.

Does BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Criminology and Sociology at University of Stirling?

87% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.