Sociology with Criminology BA
About this course
Sociology with Criminology BA, examining how society, culture and power shape understandings of crime and justice. Core modules in the first year cover both disciplines, with research methods training and optional specialisms in later years including policing, terrorism, and hate crime. Criminology at Leicester is ranked 6th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2025).
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 55%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 70%
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 146 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 41%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 530 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 24%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 31%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Criminology
- Sociology in Practice
- Theories of Crime and Criminality
- Ways of Researching
- Gender and Society
- Race, Ethnicity and Racisms in Britain
- Doing Qualitative Research
- Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Using Numbers in Social Research
- Live Sociology
- Policing
- Terrorism
- Sex and Violence
- Global Alternative Justice
- Media, Culture and The Lifecourse
- Research, Reflection and Future Direction
- Doing Social Research
- Criminal Justice and Mental Disorder
- Hate Crime
- Violence
- Body and Society
- Social Psychology
- Education and Social Justice
- Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
- Football & Society: Social Divisions, Violence and Consumption
- International Migration
- Green Criminology
- Understanding Extremism: Causes, Actions and Solutions
- Sociology of Health and Illness
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Sociology with Criminology BA at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £48,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of Sociology with Criminology BA at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Sociology with Criminology BA at University of Leicester?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Sociology with Criminology BA at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does Sociology with Criminology BA at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Sociology with Criminology BA at University of Leicester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.