Criminology and Sociology
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- 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 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Criminology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of Criminology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Criminology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Criminology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does Criminology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Criminology and Sociology at Oxford Brookes University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.