University of Sunderland
Criminology
London, England, United Kingdom · UCAS M930
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Sir Tom Cowie Campus
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
M930
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Course Overview
Criminology at University of Sunderland in London, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs. Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.
Student life (indicative)
Sunderland offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
20,280
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
37.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
62.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£24,490
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Criminology
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Criminology topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Criminology
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Social sciences
- Criminology
- Criminal law
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
20,280
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
37%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Sunderland offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Sunderland offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
62%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£24,490
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs. Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.
- Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs.
- Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Computing
- Healthcare
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,245/month budget (housing $720, food $275, transport $75) covers everything comfortably. Sunderland is one of the most budget-friendly universities in the UK.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,245/month budget (housing $720, food $275, transport $75) covers everything comfortably.
- Sunderland is one of the most budget-friendly universities in the UK.
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