Criminology (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Chester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Criminology (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Chester 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £18500 | £20500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24500 | £14000 - £22500 | £17000 - £25500 |
All Sociology courses of University of Chester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23013 | £20757 | £24208 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19989 - £26124 | £15689 - £25435 | £18599 - £30307 |
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Course Description
Prepare yourself for a career in one of the largest growing areas of employment as you explore the relationship between society, the individual, crime, punishment and victimisation.
On this dynamic and diverse course, you will gain an extensive understanding of a range of case studies, and learn how criminology can help us examine the various harms, crimes and injustices that occur domestically and internationally. Explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. Learn about explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour, and how the police and courts deal with such matters. You will study the role of punishment and the secure estate, and investigate crimes of the powerless and crimes of the powerful. The issue of human rights is integral to our analyses.
Through our wide-ranging backgrounds and expertise, and in ensuring a rich interdisciplinary approach, we work to expand your criminological and victimological imagination. We encourage you to engage in independent learning and thought, and we equip you with the skills needed to find, retrieve and analyse an array of materials, such as expert-led research, personal testimonies and documentaries. Across the Department we have an emphasis on being student-centred. This includes students being assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) and highlighted drop-in times for you to visit lecturers.
Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
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 (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at University of Chester
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All students (except Internationals) on this programme will be eligible for a £500 cash bursary – only at level 3/Foundation Year. The tuition fee for the subsequent years of study on the full-time undergraduate degree will be charged at the undergraduate degree fee level. This fee is currently £9,250 a year for students starting in 2019 but this is subject to annual inflationary rises in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Chester in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #78
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #60
- #73
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 14 university rankings of University of Chester
About University of Chester
The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.
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Student composition of University of Chester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8005
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 11305
Where is this programme taught
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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 |
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Criminology with Law BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 65% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £16700 | 120 | Winchester | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 113 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Sociology and Criminology BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 64% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £19500 | 160 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 69% | 9% | 20% | £9250 | £16500 | 130 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 79% | 5% | 16% | £9250 | £16085 | 135 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and English Language BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 118 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £16520 | 124 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | - | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £15000 | 125 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Business and Management and Criminology BA/BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 80% | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £15750 | 118 | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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)
