BSc Criminology
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 85 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 24%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 12%
- Welfare Professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 59%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 465 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 90%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland do next?
78% 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 Sunderland?
92% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.