BSc Criminology
About this course
BSc in Sociology, combining criminology with legal studies. Core topics include data analysis and research methods. The degree is offered by the School of Law and includes optional modules from the University-wide catalogue. A final-year dissertation or research writing credit allows independent research on a criminology topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 31%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Criminology
- Legal Skills for Criminologists
- Criminal Law
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Law and Society
- Law and Gen AI
- Public Law 1
- Optional choices from the University-wide catalogue
- Crime and Media
- Advanced Criminological Theory
- Criminological Research Methods
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
- Critical Victimology
- Introduction to International and European Human Rights Law
- Evidence
- Research Project
- Women, Crime and Justice
- Foundations of International Law
- Legal Writing Credit
- Religion and Law
- Art and Cultural Heritage Law
- Optional choices from the University-wide catalogue
- Dissertation
- Research Writing Credit in Criminology
- Young People, Crime and Justice
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Family Law
- Police and Society
- Prisons in Crisis
- Children, Families and the State
- Gender and Law
- Environmental and Climate Law
- Optional choices from the University-wide catalogue
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £53,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Reading do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology at University of Reading?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology at University of Reading?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology at University of Reading 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 at University of Reading?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.