Journalism and Criminology BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 120 graduates of Journalism and Criminology BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Essex 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 Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
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 | £24000 | £23500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £20000 - £27500 | £23500 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology, Social Policy and Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22815 | £21025 | £24900 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19991 - £25908 | £16792 - £26043 | £19320 - £30539 |
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Course Description
Is crime rate in the UK on the rise? How are gangs represented in the media? How much information should the general public have access to on a trial? Our BA Journalism and Criminology will enable you to study contemporary society and crime, alongside building your journalistic skills, to analyse and share information and understand it through a social perspective. You explore a wide spectrum of topics ranging from the impact of computer games on crime to terrorism. This will be intertwined with the practical journalism component of this course; where you develop your skills in using multi-media channels such as radio, television and online media and deepen your knowledge of journalism on an international scale. Our course gives you flexibility to choose the areas of the subject that interest you. Topics which you can choose to study include:
- Law and Society
- Production skills
- How does globalisation affect crime?
- International Journalism
During your final year, you will have the opportunity to bring all aspects of the course together in a final multimedia project on a subject linked to the criminology element of your studies. As a student at one of the UK’s leading social science institutions, you are uniquely placed to acquire a deep understanding of the world you report on. You will join our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies and our Department of Sociology which is rated top 10 in the UK for research quality (REF 2014) an ranked among the top 50 departments in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020)
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 Journalism and Criminology BA (Hons) at University of Essex
| 20% | Sales occupations |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Customer service occupations |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Engineering professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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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
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Journalism and Criminology BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19500 | year 1 |
| International | £19500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
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
UCAS application code:
P550
University Rankings
of University of Essex
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #12
- #93
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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About University of Essex
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Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Journalism and Criminology BA (Hons) University of Essex
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22941 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £28000 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (20%), Engineering professionals (15%), Customer service occupations (15%), Engineering professionals (15%)
- University of Essex achieved the highest ranking for Social Sciences. It is ranked #93 in (Social Sciences). See all subject rankings for University of Essex.
- Journalism and Criminology BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Essex.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 130 which is among the
Percentile among all Journalism students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- 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)