Criminology BA (Hons)
University of West London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Criminology BA (Hons) at University of West London 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 Law
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 | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £22000 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £34500 | £17000 - £27500 | £21000 - £34000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23480 | £21932 | £26393 |
25-75 percentile range | £20209 - £27631 | £16925 - £27943 | £19875 - £35241 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in why people commit crimes and how crime affects society? On this fascinating BA in Criminology you will gain an understanding of the nature and causes of crime, while examining how criminal justice systems work in the UK and abroad.
You will benefit from the expertise of highly experienced criminologists, and have opportunities to undertake work or voluntary work within the criminal justice system in the UK. Work-based learning is an integral part of this criminology course, giving you the chance to see first-hand the types of challenges that you will study in your theory modules.
There is also an opportunity for you to visit criminal justice institutions in the United States.
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 Criminology BA (Hons) at University of West London
20% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £16250 | year 1 |
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
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About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
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Student composition of University of West London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of West London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12865
- postgraduates:
- 2055
- Total:
- 14920
Where is this programme taught
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