University of Southampton
Sociology and Criminology BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Sociology and Criminology BSc (Hons) at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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 £23500 £22500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £30000 £18000 - £29000 £22500 - £36000


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

Course Description

Explore the relationship between social behaviour and crime with this fusion of two fascinating disciplines.

  • Top 10 in the UK (Criminology, The Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • Study abroad opportunities in Brazil, Canada or China
  • Make a change by collaborating with our Social Impact Lab
  • Home to the Work Futures Research Centre (WFRC) and the Institute of Criminal Justice Research (ICJR)

You’ll gain the skills to understand how increasingly diverse and complex societies define and respond to ‘criminal and deviant’ behaviours alongside notions of what ‘normal’ life is, or should be.

Your modules will be underpinned by world-leading research from the Institute of Criminal Justice and the work Futures Research Centre and taught by leading academics in the field whose views are sought by government, criminal justice agencies and the media. Your research-led teaching will support you to take your next step into employment or further study with the a thorough understanding of the relationship between scholarship, and policy, and practice.

With support from experiences academics, you’ll develop your research methods skills, including, quantitative and qualitative research, and theoretical approaches to unpick complex topics. You’ll graduate with the skills you necessary to analyse crime from a sociological perspective.

Specialist modules and career enhancing employability workshops will help you steer your degree to a range of professional careers opening the door to further study or employment opportunities.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Sociology and Criminology BSc (Hons) at University of Southampton

30% Secretarial and related occupations
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

****We’ll assess you using:** ** - lectures - classes and tutorials - coursework - individual and group projects - independent learning (studying on your own) ****Your assessment breakdown, year by year:** ** **Year 1 ** **Written exam - 63% ** **Practical exam - 0% ** **Coursework - 37% ** **Year 2 ** **Written exam - 30% ** **Practical exam - 3% ** **Coursework - 67% ** **Year 3 ** **Written exam - 31% ** **Practical exam - 10% ** **Coursework - 59%**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Access to HE Diploma

D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades A*A in two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D* in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus grades AA in A-levels including mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without A-level Maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB-ABB at A Level (preferably including a foreign language) and grade A in the EPQ.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

D*D in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus grade A in A-level mathematics. or DD in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma plus grade A* in A-level mathematics. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We do not accept the BTEC Extended Diploma without A-level maths. Applicants with a BTEC Extended Diploma should apply for the Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysics Foundation Year.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.

If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential

A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.

Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)

We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

with no component below 6.0

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sociology and Criminology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Sociology and Criminology BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
International £22300 year 1
EU £22300 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

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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 Southampton in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #15 
    • #96 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #21 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #93 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 34 university rankings of University of Southampton

About University of Southampton

The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.

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Where is this programme taught

Main Site - Highfield Campus
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