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BSc Criminology and Cybercrime

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Criminology and Cybercrime
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U2714PYC
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 97%: 72 offers from 74 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 72%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 90%
  • Organisation and management: 57%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 19%
  • South East: 58%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Cybercrime at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Cybercrime at University of Portsmouth?

72% 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 Cybercrime at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BSc Criminology and Cybercrime at University of Portsmouth?

97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 72 offers from 74 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Does BSc Criminology and Cybercrime at University of Portsmouth 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 Cybercrime at University of Portsmouth?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.