BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice
About this course
BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy. Core topics include Social & Cultural Analysis, Research Methods, and Data Analysis. The programme covers criminology and the criminal justice system alongside social policy, with optional Welsh-focused modules on education and the welfare state. A 10,000-word independent dissertation is completed in the final year, and a work placement module is available.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM- DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma: accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted Access: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 60%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 21%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 50%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociology and the Contemporary World
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to Criminology
- Issues in Media, Journalism and Politics
- Social Divisions
- Social Policy and Society
- The Welfare State and Social Policy in Wales
- Classical Social Theory
- Power, Capital and Society
- Policing, Security and the State
- The Police and Contemporary Society
- Criminological Theory
- Understanding Crime
- Social and Political Research
- Research Methods
- Work Placement
- Education in Contemporary Wales
- Poverty and Inequality
- Gender Perspectives
- Contemporary Social and Political Debates
- Digital Policing and E-Crime
- From Crime to Punishment
- School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation
- BA Dissertation School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Theorizing Society and Politics Today
- Sociological Theory
- Language Rights
- Sociology of Music
- Crime and Justice
- Housing Policy
- Globalisation and Social Change
- Climate Change and Environmental Politics
- Crime and the Media
- Perspectives on Youth Crime
- Work Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Bangor University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Bangor University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology and Criminology and Criminal Justice at Bangor University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.