Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)
Northumbria University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23013 | £20757 | £24208 |
25-75 percentile range | £19989 - £26124 | £15689 - £25435 | £18599 - £30307 |
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Course Description
On joining this course you will become part of an exciting, dynamic and distinctive university department which has received continued praise for their high quality, research-rich teaching and learning experience.
You will have the option to apply for a relevant work placement – for instance, in a prison or police station – and learn from lecturers who are also leading researchers in a variety of cutting-edge research fields in criminology and sociology. You can take part in modules that speak to our other thought-provoking specialisms within criminology (e.g. victimisation, sex work) and sociology (e.g. happiness, international development), offering synergised breadth and depth across both disciplines.
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Business and Economics
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees Design, Science, Engineering
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Humanities
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Law
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, Science and Technology and Computing
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Health, Education, Business, Art and Design
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, English and Humanities
Costs
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 Northumbria University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Northumbria University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #53
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #43
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #45
- #57
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #34
- #221
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- Sociology
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Northumbria University
About Northumbria University
Northumbria University was founded in 1969 in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle has been named as the best UK student city in Student Hut’s league table for multiple consecutive years, based on the music festivals, nightlife, and attractions that there are for young people in the city. Northumbria University prides itself on being a comprehensive institution, deliberately offering thirty of the most frequently selected subjects for study. They also pride themselves on delivering these programmes at a standard that has gained recognition from global ranking systems.
List of 165 Bachelor and Master Courses from Northumbria University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Northumbria University
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Total number of students enrolled at Northumbria University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19815
- postgraduates:
- 6140
- Total:
- 25955
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Conservation Biology and Criminology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 84% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Sociology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 60% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £16320 | 113 | Twickenham | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 64% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 160 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Placement and Social Sciences Foundation Year BA (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Chichester | 81% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15840 | 131 | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and English Language BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 118 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Business and Management and Criminology BA/BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 80% | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £15750 | 118 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Criminology & Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | - | - | £9000 | £12600 | - | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Politics BA/BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15950 | 116 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 69% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | £15750 £16250 | 133 | Leicester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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)
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023