BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology, with a focus on criminology and criminal justice. Core topics include Research Methods. The final year offers an independent Research Project with dissertation or internship pathways. A Future Skills module supports career development through mentoring and experiential learning.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) or equivalent qualifications. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 70 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 19%
- Sales occupations: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 64%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations in Criminological Theory
- Crime, Law and Justice
- Exploring Crime and Deviance
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Criminal Justice: Policing and Punishment
- Victims, Harm and Justice
- Crime, Media and Culture
- Researching Social Problems
- Research Project
- Global Crime and Justice
- Risk, Crime and Control in the Digital Age
- Youth Crime and Justice
- Future Skills Apply
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kingston University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kingston University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kingston University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.