BSc Social Policy with Criminology
About this course
BSc Social Policy with Criminology, a social policy degree focusing on contemporary social issues, human wellbeing, inequality, and crime. This course allows students to add a specialism in the study of criminology, examining the causes of crime, justice, social harm, and deviance alongside policy responses. Students explore real-world challenges through social, political, public policy, and economic theories.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 53%: 40 offers from 75 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 10%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Social Policy with Criminology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £49,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of BSc Social Policy with Criminology at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Social Policy with Criminology at University of Bristol?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Social Policy with Criminology at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Social Policy with Criminology at University of Bristol?
53% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 40 offers from 75 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Social Policy with Criminology at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.