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Criminology BA (Hons)

Deposit for CAS 50% of tuition fee

Duration
3 years full time
Fees
£12,100
Top salary
GBP 45k
Career paths
6

Career outcomes

Where graduates work — with salaries cited from official labor statistics.

Police Officer
GBP 25,000–42,000
/ year
Public Administration and Defence
Stable demand for policing services across UK forces
Typical employers
Police ForcesBritish Transport PoliceMinistry of Defence PoliceNational Crime Agency
Probation Officer
GBP 26,000–38,000
/ year
Public Administration and Defence
Ongoing demand within criminal justice system
Typical employers
National Probation ServiceCommunity Rehabilitation CompaniesMinistry of JusticeLocal Authorities
Social Researcher
GBP 28,000–45,000
/ year
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
Growing demand for evidence-based policy research
Typical employers
Government DepartmentsResearch InstitutesUniversitiesThink TanksCharities
Youth Justice Worker
GBP 24,000–35,000
/ year
Human Health and Social Work Activities
Sustained need for youth offending services
Typical employers
Youth Offending TeamsLocal AuthoritiesCharitiesSecure Children's Homes
Crime Analyst
GBP 26,000–40,000
/ year
Public Administration and Defence
Increasing use of data-driven approaches in policing
Typical employers
Police ForcesNational Crime AgencyHome OfficeRegional Organised Crime Units
Prison Officer
GBP 24,000–35,000
/ year
Public Administration and Defence
Consistent demand within prison service
Typical employers
HM Prison ServicePrivate Prison OperatorsYoung Offender Institutions

Immigration & visa benefits

What this program unlocks for you and your family — straight from the official immigration authority.

Graduate Visa

Post-Study Work

International students who complete an eligible UK degree can apply for a Graduate visa allowing them to stay and work in the UK for at least 2 years (3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer or sponsorship required.

Eligibility: Must have completed an eligible course at bachelor's degree level or above with a Student visa or Tier 4 (General) student visa

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Student Visa Work Permission

Work While Studying

Student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during vacation periods

Eligibility: Valid Student visa for full-time degree-level study at a licensed sponsor institution

Sources:[3] gov.uk

Indefinite Leave to Remain via Skilled Worker Route

Permanent Residency

Graduates can transition to a Skilled Worker visa if sponsored by an eligible employer, then apply for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) after 5 years of continuous residence

Eligibility: Must have eligible job offer from licensed sponsor, meet salary and skill requirements, complete 5 years continuous lawful residence

Dependant Visa for Family Members

Family Visa

Student visa holders can bring dependants (spouse/partner and children) to the UK if studying a postgraduate level course of 9 months or longer, or a government-sponsored course of 6 months or longer

Eligibility: Must be studying eligible course and prove financial requirements and relationship evidence

Sources:[4] gov.uk

Dependant Work Rights

Dependant Work Rights

Dependants of Student visa holders studying at postgraduate level can work without restriction. Dependants of Skilled Worker visa holders can work without restriction.

Eligibility: Valid dependant visa linked to eligible main applicant

Entry requirements

IELTS
6.0 overall (5.5 each band)
Other language tests
A/L English Grade B

Intakes

Months
September
Upcoming dates
September 2026

Scholarships & offers

Scholarship

£1,000

Verified sources

Every fact on this page is cited from an official government, university or labor body.

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