BA Criminology and Social Policy
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Social Policy 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 Social Policy at University of Stirling 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 Social Policy at University of Stirling?
74% 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 Social Policy at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Social Policy 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 Social Policy at University of Stirling?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.