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BA Criminology

University of Bradford

Institution
University of Bradford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
USAC3UFG-D007
Median salary
£23,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 78%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 83%
  • Learning resources: 82%
  • Student voice: 81%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 69%
  • Left higher education: 26%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 6%

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: 60%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Administrative occupations: 35%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Customer service occupations: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 4%
  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 84%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 2%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Criminology at University of Bradford earn?

The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of BA Criminology at University of Bradford do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology at University of Bradford?

78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Criminology at University of Bradford?

The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Criminology at University of Bradford?

69% of students continued into their second year, and 26% left higher education.