Criminology and Law with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Criminology and Law with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at Buckinghamshire New University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
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 | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £21500 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £30000 - £34000 | £14000 - £25500 | £16000 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23480 | £21932 | £26393 |
25-75 percentile range | £20209 - £27631 | £16925 - £27943 | £19875 - £35241 |
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Course Description
This course includes an additional foundation year at the start of the course which helps prepare you for full time undergraduate study at BSc level. It is a 4 year course and available to you if you didn't quite meet the entry requirements or want longer to prepare for full time study. At the end of the foundation year you will begin to study the 3 year degree plan, and you will qualify with the same degree award at the end of the course.
This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms, after your first year if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change to one of these: Criminology or Criminology & Forensics.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and a good leader. If you are interested in a range of topics related to crime, BNU gives you a unique opportunity to identify your career goals and set out a clear path to achieving them.
In addition, we have one the best student communities around, our student union is ranked 2nd in the UK (NSS 2022) so you will have no trouble feeling at home here. Our university is close to London (30 minutes) so the capital is on your doorstep, this is perfect if you want to commute to university while remaining close to friends and family.
In addition to all the great benefits to studying at BNU, your course has some great benefits too, such as a passionate teaching team made up of former industry professionals, great facilities and staff links to professional organisations that keep us current and up to date with the latest research and statistics.
What facilities can I use?
Our criminology programme has a wealth of opportunities for you to get stuck into thanks to our diverse range of facilities. You can get access to a simulated crime scene and learn how to collect forensic evidence or have the opportunity to test your own theories and get to grips with VR, police interviews and more. We have a full range of facilities that can help prepare you for whatever career you choose to pursue within criminology.
Our library is packed with all the information you need for your assessments and there’s plenty of room to knuckle down for some quiet study. Whilst studying with us you will also use our AppsAnywhere web service.
What will I study?
You will be able to combine the study of criminology with the study of law. This specialism will give you the opportunity to critically examine legal aspects of the criminal justice system, as well as continue the study of some of the core criminology modules. It is perfect for you if you are particularly interested in law and the legal aspects of the study of criminology.
Career Prospects
Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. We also help you find employment after graduation. Have a look at our Careers and Employability pages to find out more.
Our Criminology programme is a springboard for entry into probation and related roles in the criminal justice system, whether that’s in the police, the court, probation, prison or crime related research organisation. Some of the careers you could pursue include:
- probation services
- national security
- police force
- cybercrime and prevention
- criminal justice
- law and forensics
Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course at BNU.
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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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 Criminology and Law with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Buckinghamshire New University
20% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
20% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Minimum 32 UCAS points for Foundation year entry
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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Qualification requirements
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology and Law with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15000 | year 1 |
International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
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:
August 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)
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
University Rankings
Positions of Buckinghamshire New University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Buckinghamshire New University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #79
- #94
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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About Buckinghamshire New University
Buckinghamshire New University, also known as Bucks, was founded in 1893, in the town of High Wycombe, South East England. This university has chosen to divide its academic offerings into seven separate schools, which is reflected in that learning resources such as libraries are located in their relevant areas to reduce crowding and also increase the ease of looking for the materials the student needs. Bucks has been the recipient of numerous awards, among which we can find the Silver Award from TEF.
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Student composition of Buckinghamshire New University
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Total number of students enrolled at Buckinghamshire New University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16465
- postgraduates:
- 860
- Total:
- 17325
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Criminology (R21) BA (Hons) | The Open University | - | - | - | £20772 | £20772 | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
Criminology and Law (Q92) BA (Hons) | The Open University | - | - | - | £20772 | £20772 | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
Criminology with Psychology (Top-up) BA | Hull College | - | - | - | £7500 | - | - | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychology (Q98) BA (Hons) | The Open University | - | - | - | £20772 | £20772 | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
Criminology (Top Up) BA (Hons) | Hugh Baird College | - | - | - | £8500 | - | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology with Criminology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of East London | 94% | 25% | 10% | £9250 | £14160 | 90 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Counselling Skills BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 51% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | 128 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Conservation Biology and Criminology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Placement BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 £16125 | 115 | Southampton | On campus Full-time Sandwich | |
Criminology: Inequality and Social Justice BSc | University of Sunderland | 71% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | £16000 | 101 | Sunderland | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024