BA Law and Criminology
About this course
BA(Hons) in Sociology and Law, examining the relationship between legal systems and the sociology of crime. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme prepares students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and can include modules covering the academic requirements for the Bar Training Course. Students choose from optional modules in their second and third years, allowing them to focus on law, criminology, or both.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English language section. Please visit English language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 28%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 11%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 53%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations for Law and Criminology
- Criminal Law (LnC)
- An Introduction to Applied Criminal Justice and Community Policing
- Contract Law
- Tort Law
- Problem-solving in Law and Criminology
- Policing and Crime Prevention
- Environmental Law and Sustainability (LnC)
- Land Law (if you wish to take the Bar Training Course you must study this module)
- Migration, Law and Policy
- Public Law (if you wish to take the Bar Training Course you must study this module)
- Sexual Offences and Offending (LnC)
- Angels or Demons? Understanding and Managing Youth Offending
- Drugs, Crime and Society
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology and Law Project
- Equality and the Law
- Equity and Trusts
- European Union Law in Context
- Family Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Hate Crime and the Criminal Justice System
- Green Criminology: Environment, Crime and Justice
- Risk and Risk Management
- Transnational Crime and Comparative Criminology
- Victims and Victimology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Law and Criminology at UWE Bristol?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.