Overview

Throughout the Criminology and Sociology (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you'll learn to evaluate evidence, approach issues from multiple perspectives, and build your expertise in research, analysis and communication.

Career opportunities:

BA(Hons) in Criminology and Sociology gives you an understanding of people, society and social groups that will equip you to make a valuable contribution whatever career you choose.

Graduates are in demand by employers for their understanding of individuals, social institutions and processes. And their research, IT literacy and numeracy skills.Many choose to work in the public sector in local or central government, the civil service, healthcare, the justice service or education. Others go into journalism, politics, public relations or HR.You could also go on to postgraduate study or a research degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essentials of Academic Practice

Exploring the Social World and the Problems of Crime

From Plato to Nato

Psychology, Policing and Society

Understanding Crime.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Criminal Law Criminology View 545 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 48

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time fee

Home Module Fee (15 Credit): 1224£

Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit): 2125£

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Bristol

Funding

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