Criminology and History BA (Hons)
University of Keele
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 90 graduates of Criminology and History BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Keele 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 | £21000 | £20500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £16500 - £25000 | £20000 - £27500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23749 | £21812 | £25962 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20261 - £27119 | £16673 - £27033 | £19798 - £33059 |
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Course Description
Embark on a fascinating journey through the history that has shaped the world that we live in today whilst exploring the various areas of the criminal justice system including policing, prisons, and rehabilitation. This research-led programme will enable you to develop the skillset required for a range of dynamic and exciting careers.
Why choose this course?
- Global Top 300 for Social Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2022)
- Keele was the first UK university to offer a named undergraduate degree in Criminology
- Learn to critically evaluate and reflect on historical events and how these have impacted the world we live in
- Undertake a work placement to prepare you for future employment
- Study abroad to experience a different culture at a partner university
Studying a combined honours in Criminology and History at Keele enables you to both build your awareness of a range of criminological perspectives and explore why it is important to think about crime, its impacts and how it could be prevented in future. You will immerse yourself into the study of the past and explore the social, economic, political, and cultural forces that have shaped global history and discover how millennia of change have impacted the world that we live in today.
Within Criminology you will explore what crime is and how it is defined by the law and public opinion. You will build your awareness of a range of different perspectives and explore why it is important to think about crime, its impacts and how it could be prevented in future.
Within the History element of the degree, you will develop your knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills by studying a diverse range of historical topics. This will enable you to trace the course of change in key areas of human history and appreciate the impact of events, forces, and processes on individual societies and the world as a whole. You will learn how to research diverse topics effectively, how to critically interrogate evidence and reflect on pivotal moments in history through a range of modules. This will involve working both independently and as part of a team in order to broaden your knowledge and develop transferable skills that will allow you to interpret information from various sources critically and effectively.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
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 History BA (Hons) at University of Keele
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
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
- All Degrees
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 University of Keele in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Keele in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #33
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #43
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #29
- #38
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Keele
About University of Keele
Established in 1949, Keele University is located in the rural setting of the large town of Newcastle under Lyme. The university’s facilities are all within walking distance from the centre of campus, including Union Square where students can find a Pharmacy, the Library, and even a student Post Office. Students can choose between an impressive selection of courses at both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate level, as well as between five different modern and spacious residence halls.
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Student composition of University of Keele
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Keele by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8360
- postgraduates:
- 1545
- Total:
- 9905
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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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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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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Business and Management and Criminology BA/BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 80% | 0% | 12% | £9250 | £15750 | 118 | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 75% | 4% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 118 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and Politics BA/BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 79% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15950 | 116 | Oxford | 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)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
