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BSc Criminology

Bucks New University

Institution
Bucks New University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
KBSCRIMFTM930
Median salary
£28,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 68%
  • Learning opportunities: 79%
  • Assessment and feedback: 60%
  • Academic support: 62%
  • Organisation and management: 81%
  • Learning resources: 90%
  • Student voice: 71%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 55%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 30%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • East Midlands: 6%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 14%
  • London: 11%
  • South East: 57%
  • South West: 6%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other qualifications: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 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 BSc Criminology at Bucks New University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology at Bucks New University?

68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Criminology at Bucks New University?

The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BSc Criminology at Bucks New University?

55% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.