BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology and Philosophy, examining society, ethics, and key philosophical questions. Year 1 builds core skills in argument analysis and clear expression before advancing in later years. Teaching at Hope Park in Liverpool combines lectures, small-group seminars, and one-to-one tutor sessions, with local field visits to zoos and nature reserves exploring environmental and animal ethics.
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What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 66%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 67%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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 BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Philosophy & Ethics at Liverpool Hope University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.