BSc Criminology with Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Sociology, an undergraduate degree examining the relationship between crime, criminal justice systems, and broader social structures. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes an independent study project or a work placement in the final year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice, Perspectives of Criminology and Victimisation, Criminological Identities, and Becoming a Sociologist. The second year focuses on social research and societal issues via Criminological Research, Violence and Society, and Diversity in Society: Race, Ethnicity and Migration, alongside optional modules such as Digital Crime and Investigation and Youth Crime and Deviance. The final year addresses broader themes through Global Challenges and Conflicts, complemented by options covering topics such as Punishment and Desistance, Organised Crime and Modern Slavery, and Criminal Bodies, alongside an Independent Law Project or Work Placement.
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Entry requirements
112-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 71%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
- Perspectives of Criminology and Victimisation
- Criminological Identities
- Becoming a Sociologist
- Criminological Research
- Violence and Society
- Diversity in Society: Race, Ethnicity and Migration
- Digital Crime and Investigation
- Youth Crime and Deviance
- Crime Mapping and the Criminology of Place
- Comparative Criminal Justice
- Independent Law Project/Work Placement
- Global Challenges and Conflicts
- Punishment and Desistance
- Organised Crime and Modern Slavery
- Criminal Bodies
- Identity, Equality and Crime
- Addiction, Crime and Control
- Sport and Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology with Sociology at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology with Sociology at University of Winchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology with Sociology at University of Winchester?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology with Sociology at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology with Sociology at University of Winchester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.