BA Sociology and Criminology
About this course
BA in Sociology and Criminology, a sociology degree examining why people commit crime, methods of crime prevention, and societal responses within an international context. The course emphasises the intersection of social cleavages such as race, gender, and class with criminal justice, drawing on themes like culture and ethnic identities, geo-political conflict, environmentalism, social movements, sexuality, social theory, state crime, terrorism, punishment and community justice, youth crime, youth justice, policing, and global security.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 52%: 115 offers from 221 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 21%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 44%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £46,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick?
52% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 115 offers from 221 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology and Criminology at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.