BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Sociology (with Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.