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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Criminology and Sociology

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Sociology course at Bristol, UWE.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

Most popular A-levels studied

The Criminology and Sociology course at Bristol, UWE features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Criminology
Sociology
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
SociologyB
HistoryC
LawB
English LiteratureC
SubjectGrade
SociologyB
PsychologyC
English LiteratureC
HistoryC
Religious StudiesC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: ML93

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Criminology and Sociology course.

BA(Hons) Criminology and Sociology lets you devote an equal amount of time to studying these two related subjects.

Through a broad mix of modules, and the support of our staff who are leaders in their field, you’ll engage with real issues, and develop fresh insights and solutions to address crime and support the people affected by it.

Learn to evaluate evidence, approach issues from multiple perspectives, and build your expertise in research, analysis and communication. Carry out your own research projects, hear from guest speakers, and take part in work-based learning through our links with organisations such as the Bristol Youth Education Service, Gloucester Community Services and Avon and Somerset police.

Activities such as volunteering, placements and internships will deepen your professional skills and knowledge further, to make you highly sought after when you graduate. You can also choose to spend a year studying at the Virginia Commonwealth University, USA, to add international experience to your degree.

The broad skills and industry-focused experience you’ll gain will make you attractive to a wide range of employers. You could pursue a career in research, education, social work, charity work and counselling, or work in the justice, legal or media sectors. You could also keep studying, and go on to do a postgraduate course or research degree.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Criminology and Sociology at Bristol, UWE.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Social Sciences

Location

Frenchay Campus | Bristol

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Criminology

• Sociology

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
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4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
5%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Bristol, UWE students who took the Criminology and Sociology course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sociology

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

82%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

83%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

67%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

73%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

85%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

Student information

The Criminology and Sociology course at Bristol, UWE features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Criminology
Sociology
Mode of study
Full-time90%Part-time10%
Gender ratio
Female69%Male31%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students1,795
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female79%Male20%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students425
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.

Sociology

Graduate statistics

47%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

58%

Say it fits with future plans

44%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

17%

Business and public service associate professionals

14%

Administrative occupations

12%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

9%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.

Sociology, social policy and anthropology

Earnings

£21.9k

First year after graduation

£25.2k

Third year after graduation

£26.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Criminology and Sociology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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