Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 135 graduates of Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Central Lancashire 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.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £18000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £25000 | £14000 - £22000 | £18000 - £26000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
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
Course Overview
On our Criminology and Sociology degree you’ll explore and critically assess the way society perceives, defines and manages crime - and graduate fully prepared for a career in public or community based services.
Why study with us
- We offer option modules on our Criminology courses, so you can tailor your degree to your interests.
- A cutting edge course in which you can learn the skills to make a real difference when you enter the workforce
- The many progression routes presented on our Criminology and Sociology course allows you to customise your journey to your career aspirations.
What you'll do
- Explore and critically assess the way society perceives, defines and manages crime - and graduate fully prepared for a career in public or community-based services.
- The University is part of a worldwide exchange network, which includes countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico and the USA.
- You can undertake an optional elective in Year 1 or Year 2 from the Centre of Volunteering and Community Leadership at the University. Many second and third year students undertake voluntary work outside of their degree.
Future Careers
Our Criminology and Sociology graduates have joined the UK Border Agency, Greater Manchester Police (GMP), local prisons, drug schemes, educational institutions and youth offending teams.
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 Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
20% | Customer service occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Media Professionals |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology and Sociology BA (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 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #70
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #38
- #48
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 25 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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)