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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Criminology and Sociology
University of Nottingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Sociology course at University of Nottingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Criminology and Sociology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | B |
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 1L22
Here's what University of Nottingham says about its Criminology and Sociology course.
How are societies organised? How and why are certain kinds of behaviour categorised as ‘crime’, and how should we respond? What has been the influence of the digital age on our society?
You'll address questions like this on our joint honours BA Criminology and Sociology, by studying a variety of modules from both subjects. You'll get to explore how society works both locally and globally. You’ll think about the causes of crime and how societies attempt to control it.
With a wide range of optional modules, you can tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations. Interested in policing, gender, social media, cults, or migration? With our degree, you'll gain a unique perspective on these topics and more.
Take part in the placements scheme for hands-on experience, putting your knowledge to the test in the real world. And why stop there? You can gain a global perspective by studying abroad in locations such as the Netherlands, Singapore, or the USA.
Whether you're looking to make an impact in the public, private or voluntary sector, our course will equip you with the tools you need to succeed. Come and unlock your potential - your future career awaits.
Why choose this course?
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Ranked 7th for social policy and 10th for criminology in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
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Tailor your degree to your career aspirations through a wide range of optional modules
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Study abroad opportunities in locations such as the Netherlands, Singapore or the USA
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Gain real experience as part of our placements scheme
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Award-winning teaching - teaching often recognised by awards such as the University Chancellor's Award for teaching quality
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Diverse career options - our graduates develop successful careers across the private, public and charitable sectors, including local government
Source: University of Nottingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Sociology and Social Policy
Location
University Park Campus | Nottingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Sociology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
| International | £24,700 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Criminology-and-Sociology-BA-Jt-Hons-U6UCRSOC.html
University of Nottingham student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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Five stars: Excellent
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Modern, but noway as comparable as Singaporean unis
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Nottingham
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 University of Nottingham students who took the Criminology and Sociology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
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?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
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?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Nottingham. These students are taking Criminology and Sociology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Nottingham graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.8k
First year after graduation
£27.7k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
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.
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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Ranked 32nd in Europe and 16th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students.
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