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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Criminology and Sociology

Loughborough University

(4.1)
288 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Sociology course at Loughborough University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

ABB

Most popular A-levels studied

The Criminology and Sociology course at Loughborough University 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
Applied sociology
SubjectGrade
PsychologyB
SociologyA
BiologyB
GeographyB
HistoryB
SubjectGrade
SociologyA
PsychologyB
GeographyA
Physical EducationB
English LanguageB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: L3M9

Here's what Loughborough University says about its Criminology and Sociology course.

Our BSc Criminology and Sociology degree combines two vibrant subjects to offer both a detailed understanding of crime, its causes and prevention and a broader knowledge of how societies are shaped by social forces relating to power, discrimination and inequality.

The BSc Criminology and Sociology degree brings together core and advanced modules in sociology and criminology to give you a unique ability to understand why the societies we live in are so often characterised by discrimination, conflict and disorder. Through studying social and criminological theory and methods you will learn to explain how society responds to different forms of crime and deviance. The course will teach you to analyse the social world, its composition and the forces that change it, and to apply these skills to understanding the most pressing current social issues relating to key topical areas such as gender, sexuality, race and racism, social class and inequality.

This Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) degree is an ideal course for those who have an interest in social justice and social issues and wish to study a diverse range of topics relating to the challenges and opportunities faced by modern societies.

Source: Loughborough University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

Location

Main Site | Loughborough

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Criminology

• Applied sociology

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£23,950 per year
International£23,950 per year

The modules you will study

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.

How you will be assessed

Assessment is carried out using a number of different methods. The type of method depends on the nature of the module. Methods include: examinations, essays, reports, presentations, in-class tests, multiple choice examinations, independent work exercises and a dissertation.

Loughborough University student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 288 reviews from Loughborough University's students and alumni
5 star
43%
4 star
33%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
1 star
4%
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1st year student

2 years ago

Wide variety of clubs and societies to chose from allowing all to get involved.rnBars and clubs are brilliant rncampaigns and representation of student issues regonised all the time through posters,events,marches,etc.

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Student Union

1st year student

2 years ago

Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn

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University life

1st year student

2 years ago

Cost of living- Free cereal,tea and coffee weekdays in the morning help reduce living costsrnAccomadation costs affordable,wide range of different accommodation to suit different budgets.

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Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

Wellbeing and Mental health support- Very beneficial in helping me achieve success to help manage my difficulties and challenges. rn

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Support

1st year student

2 years ago

University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...

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Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

My course is very niche however it provides all the fundamentals to become a sports engineer, timetable is very well organised, quality of teaching is top tier along with review reocrdings to relisten to lectures if needed. Wide variety of modules including ergonomics,CAD,biomechanics,Materierals en...

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Loughborough University

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 Loughborough University students who took the Criminology and Sociology course - or another course in the same subject area.

Sociology

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

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

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

88%

med

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

91%

med

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

83%

med

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

88%

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?

81%

low

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

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

90%

med

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

76%

med

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

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

90%

high

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

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

87%

med

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

93%

med

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

91%

med

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

88%

high

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

90%

high

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

91%

high

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

82%

med

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

86%

med

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

87%

high

Student information

The Criminology and Sociology course at Loughborough University 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
Applied sociology
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female81%Male19%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above95%
Number of students410
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female89%Male11%
Where students come from
International2%UK98%
Student performance
2:1 or above97%
Number of students90
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Loughborough University graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.

Sociology

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

60%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Business and public service associate professionals

20%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Natural and social science professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Loughborough University graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.

Sociology, social policy and anthropology

Earnings

£24.5k

First year after graduation

£28.8k

Third year after graduation

£33.9k

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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