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

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Suffolk for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.

Overall student satisfaction
85 /100
35 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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 £22500 £17500 £20500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25000 £12000 - £22500 £14500 - £26500


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

We have regular guest speakers who are practitioners that work in the field with either victims or offenders. As a Criminology and Sociology graduate, you will be well equipped with advanced skills and the confidence to thrive in a variety of roles. Attention to context allows you to make more informed decisions.

Benefit from small study groups and more time with your tutors

Studying criminology and sociology together will allow you to challenge common-sense notions of criminal and deviant behaviours by critically examining academic research and be equipped with the sociological tools you need to understand the context to the world you live in.

Guardian best UK Universities 2023 – rankings

Sociology at the University of Suffolk is ranked

7th in Sociology and Social Policy

The Times Good University Guide 2023

Criminology at the University of Suffolk is ranked

11th out of 88 for overall subject ranking

6th for teaching quality and

2nd for Graduate prospects

Possible job roles could include community development worker, further education lecturer, housing officer, teacher, probation officer (if studied with Criminology), social researcher, social worker (after taking relevant postgraduate qualification) and welfare rights adviser. It is also possible to progress to postgraduate study in Town Planning.

Sociologists are able to work in both the public and private sectors to analyse trends and make projections about the future. Learning to use statistics is a key part of the sociology course and makes students very employable.

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 Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) at University of Suffolk

20% Engineering professionals
20% Conservation and environment professionals
15% Skilled trades occupations
10% Natural and social science professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Caring personal services
5% Administrative occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £13992 year 1
International £13992 year 1
Ireland £13992 year 1

Additional fee information

Ipswich Award- A £1,000 award for students starting in September 2024 who meet or exceed academic entry requirements - see our website for details.

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 Suffolk in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Suffolk in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #50 
    • #62 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 7 university rankings of University of Suffolk

About University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is a publicly funded higher education institution situated in both Suffolk and Norfolk, in the East Anglia region of England. There are four campuses operated by this university in Suffolk, including those of Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds, and Ipswich. Students also attend a site located in Norfolk, known as the Great Yarmouth campus. Prospective applicants can expect a career-oriented university, with traditional Liberal Arts degree offerings. When it comes to enjoying your free time, you have access to a varied selection of well funded and organised Clubs and Societies that take place on-campus, with high levels of participation.

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Student composition of University of Suffolk

undergraduates:
12245
postgraduates:
265
Total:
12510
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