BSc Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree), a four-year undergraduate degree combining the study of crime, the criminal justice system, and social structures. Core topics include Statistics, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The course includes a compulsory foundation year, with optional opportunities for a work placement year or a study abroad period. The first year covers the foundations through Explaining Crime, Real World Research 1, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Skills for Academic Success in a UK University, Thinking Sociologically 1, Thinking Sociologically 2, and Social Problems: Myths and Realities. Explaining Crime introduces definitions of crime and prevention theories. Real World Research 1 improves quantitative literacy and social research skills. Introduction to the Criminal Justice System covers the institutions responsible for managing responses to crime. Thinking Sociologically 1 and 2 explore nineteenth and twentieth century social theorists and contemporary critiques.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 54%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 21%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explaining Crime
- Real World Research 1
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Thinking Sociologically 1
- Thinking Sociologically 2
- Social Problems: Myths and Realities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
84% 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 Sociology (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree) at Northumbria 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 BSc Criminology and Sociology (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.