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Criminology

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Crime, security and justice are endlessly fascinating subjects, for culture, society and the media. This popular BSc Criminology degree will let you explore how the nature of crime and punishment changes around the world and over time. Benefit from employability initiatives built into the course, Criminology at the University of Southampton is ranked 4th overall and 7th in the UK for graduate outcomes (Times and Sunday Times league table, 2026) Furthermore, as part of the Russell Group, our rigorous scientific research feeds directly into your modules.


Key features of this course:

- Study a minor subject, such as psychology, alongside your main degree - Learn to analyse criminal behaviour and the workings of the criminal justice system - Examine cyber and international crime - Study abroad for a semester in Brazil, Canada or China - Challenge yourself and help make a difference with our Social Impact Lab - Take specialist modules from other disciplines to unlock a range of career options


Student Support

Your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) will be there to help guide you throughout your time at Southampton. Offering career advice and guidance, as well as signposting to pastoral services if needed.


Further information

The department is based at Highfield Campus, our oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union. Our BSc Politics and International Relations course is a three-year. You can find further information on our course page.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,500per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    27th out of 103 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    129 64%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    73rd

    53

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    47th

    31

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