BA Criminology and Sociology
What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 91%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 56%
- Other HE qualification: 41%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Sociology at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology and Sociology at Abertay University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology and Sociology at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Sociology at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Sociology at Abertay University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.