BSc Criminology (Extended Degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology (Extended Degree), a criminology degree exploring the causes of crime, victimisation, and societal responses. Core topics include Statistics and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes a compulsory foundation year, with optional choices for a placement year or year abroad. The first year covers the foundations through Explaining Crime, Victims and Victimisation, Real World Research 1, and Crime Myths and Realities. Students also examine Identity and Diversity in Criminology, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, and Skills for Academic Success in a UK University.
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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
- Victims and Victimisation
- Real World Research 1
- Crime Myths and Realities
- Identity and Diversity in Criminology
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology (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 (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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology (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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.