Sociology and Criminology & Criminal Justice BA (Hons)
Bangor University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Cymdeithaseg and Criminology & Criminal Justice BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at Bangor University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Sociology courses of Bangor University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19000 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £23500 | £14500 - £22000 | £16500 - £25500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23259 | £20954 | £24478 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20140 - £26445 | £15956 - £25862 | £18739 - £30759 |
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Course Description
Sociology and Criminology/Criminal Justice is a bilingual degree. The degree offers an understanding of the study of society, institutions, life and social groups in relation to crime, violence, victims and social harm. By using empirical research and critical analysis we come to understand how society deals with criminality, social control, policing and punishment.
The degree offers the best of both field disciplines providing a rich programme, experience, flexibility and depth of knowledge and understanding to work bilingually nationally and internationally. There are 100 credits available for you to study through Welsh annually while pursuing this degree if you wish. There is a real strong linguistic choice available when choosing this degree.
'International Experience Year' and 'Year on Placement' options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to consider these options fully after starting your course in Bangor and you can apply to transfer to one of these options at the appropriate time. There is more information about these options on our website, and please feel free to contact us if you have any queries.
If you do not have the required qualifications for this degree level course, or if you want to return to education following a period away, then the Foundation Year Program may be the right choice for you. Apply for Sociology (with Foundation Year) L30F.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cymdeithaseg and Criminology & Criminal Justice BA (Hons) at Bangor University
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
All Sociology courses of Bangor University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
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- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
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- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
Costs
Tuition Fees Sociology and Criminology & Criminal Justice BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees and scholarship information for International applicants can be found here:
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Bangor University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bangor University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #3
- #298
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #4
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #4
- #44
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Bangor University
About Bangor University
Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
