Croydon College
Criminology, Psychology & Social Justice BA (Hons)
Croydon College

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28361 £25165 £28107
25-75 percentile range £25741 - £31157 £17549 - £31297 £19825 - £35399

Course Description

This is a multi-disciplinary programme, which offers an exciting array of modules and provides opportunities for critical engagement with contemporary debates around inequality, crime, justice, psychology, mental health, regulation, and social control. We aim not only to give you a solid understanding of the key theories, concepts and methods in the fields of criminology, psychology and social justice, but also encourage you to become critical and active thinkers in the world more broadly.

You will develop a critical understanding of how the criminal justice system operates and engage in lively debates as well as conduct theoretical analysis.

Students registered on the programme will gain free student membership to the British Society of Criminology giving you access to regular e-bulletins, conferences and information on criminological events and news.

Careers and further study:

This programme will develop your skills and equip you to work autonomously for a successful career in sectors including the criminal justice system, public services, social welfare, social justice, and within the human rights sector.

Graduates will be well equipped to progress into postgraduate study upon completion of this degree course. Students have the option of progression to the University of Roehampton’s MA Criminology and Criminal Justice programme after completion (subject to entry criteria).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Criminology & Social Justice BA (Hons) at Croydon College

50% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Design occupations
15% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminology & Social Justice, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Criminology, Psychology & Social Justice BA (Hons)

EU £6000 year 1
England UK £6000 year 1
Northern Ireland £6000 year 1
Scotland £6000 year 1
Wales £6000 year 1
Channel Islands £6000 year 1
International £6995 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

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

About Croydon College

Croydon College is a further education institution based in the London town of Croydon, England. More than 10,000 students are enrolled here, making this one of the largest colleges of its kind in London. Applicants can expect to find a vast selection of study formats, ranging from A-Levels and vocational apprenticeships, to Online programmes for Adult Learners who would like to integrate a study routine into their busy schedules.

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