BA Criminology and Criminal Justice
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Policy, approaching the subject through criminology and criminal justice. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a dissertation module for independent research and covers criminal justice institutions such as police, courts, prisons, and probation services.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise
- Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Law and Criminal Justice in Practice
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development
- Justice in Action: Introduction to Criminology
- Criminological Theories: Trends and Debates
- Academic Skills for Criminology
- Enterprise – Idea Creation
- Data and AI
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Enterprise – Problem Solving
- Applied Research for Criminology
- Deviance and the Social Game
- When the State Breaks the Law: Crime, Power and Terrorism
- Dissertation
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Psychological Criminology
- Who gets caught? Identity through the crime lens
- The Young and the Judged: Crime, Power and Global Youth
- Enterprise – Value Creation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £30,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of East London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.