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BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations)

Middlesex University

Institution
Middlesex University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology (Policing and Investigations)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
144L372K3
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 87%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 88%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 87%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 88%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 76%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 3%
  • Left higher education: 20%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 78 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 61%
  • Working and studying: 7%
  • Further study: 4%
  • Unemployed: 14%

Most common jobs

  • Welfare Professionals: 19%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Administrative occupations: 10%
  • Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 9%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
  • Find their work meaningful: 87%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 72%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 70%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 76%
  • South East: 12%

Who gets in

Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 88%
  • Access course: 2%
  • Foundation course: 2%
  • A degree: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 1%
  • Other qualifications: 1%
  • No formal qualifications: 4%

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 BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations) at Middlesex University earn?

The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £35,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.

What do graduates of BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations) at Middlesex University do next?

72% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations) at Middlesex University?

87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations) at Middlesex University?

The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.

Does BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations) at Middlesex University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Criminology (Policing and Investigations) at Middlesex University?

76% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.